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CITY OF SOMERVILLE
ANNUAL REPORTS.
1876.
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ADDRESS OF MAYOR BELKNAP.
Gentlemen of the City Council: —
With profound gratitude for the unanimity with which the citizens
of Somerville have conferred upon me this important trust, I enter
upon the duties pertaining to it, fully conscious of my inability to
discharge them successfully, without the cordial support and earnest
co-operation of my fellow-citizens.
While I sincerely regret that I cannot give them greater ability
in return for their generous confidence, they may rest assured, that,
so far as lies in m}^ power, they shall have an honest and faithful
administration of the government.
In receiving this honorable trust of our fellow-citizens it is
becoming us to be sincerely grateful to Divine Providence, for the
continued blessings of health, peace, and general prosperity within
our city.
In discharging the first duty which the city charter imposes upon
me, I shall briefly ask your attention to some of the leading subjects
which will demand your investigation the present year.
The importance of a general knowledge of the condition of the
finances, to those who have the practical management of our munici-
pality, renders it necessary that j^ou should have a more explicit
statement of their condition than can be given at this time, and for
such statistical information 3'ou are referred to the report of the
City Treasurer.
It is due to the retiring members of the city government to say
that they have labored earnestly to leave the business of the city so
conditioned, as not to embarrass the incoming administration.
riNAKCES.
The gross debt at the close of the year was $1,571,854, includ-
ing the water debt of $295,000. Increase over last year, $152,000.
Value of public property, $1,438,000.
The amount of the floating debt is about equal to the amount of
taxes and assessments due the city.
Of the public debt, there will mature the present year $181,000,
some portion of which should be liquidated at maturity, if it can
be done without neglecting other important interests.
The entire amount of taxable property by the assessors' valua-
tion of 1875 is $31,317,000.
In making a statement showing the indebtedness of the city in
comparison with the value of public property, there is a liability to
mislead the public. It really matters very little to the tax-payers
what estimated value is put upon the public property ; for we have
no rentals of importance, and no considerable portion of it can
ever be used in liquidation of the city indebtedness.
On the subject of municipal indebtedness, the Legislature of 1875
passed an act. No. 209 General Laws, entitled " An Act to regu-
late Municipal Indebtedness." It seems to have been passed to
enable the people to keep themselves from spending their own
money. If this law remains upon the statute books of the Com-
monwealth another year, it will be necessary to carry out its
provisions. I would recommend a careful perusal of it, so that
members may be prepared to act understandingly should occasion
require.
ASSESSMENT OF TAXES.
Perhaps the most difficult and delicate duty that devolves upon
any department is the assessment of taxes. The people of this
country have been sensitive on this subject from its earUest his-
tory ; and in this direction time seems to have wrought no change.
The assessors are directed by the government to collect a certain
sum of money on the property of the citizens, and to make the
appropriation as equal as possible. The government finds a line of
current expenses to be provided for, to which add for public im-
provements such sums as ma}' be deemed expedient, and these
make the sum to be assessed.
This sum total may be larger or smaller, depending upon the
amount expended on improvements, which are usuall}^ made in
compliance with the request of the petitioners, who are the people
to be taxed.
The remedy lies in the hands of the people. Petitions are pre-
sented for the grading of streets, setting of edgestones, laying of
brick sidewalks, construction of sewers, or the erection of public
buildings ; the petitioners are of course in favor of the object, or
they would not sign the petition. It is referred to its appropriate
committee. Notice is given, through the papers, of the time and
place of a hearing to be given, when those opposed to the prayer
of the petitioners may have an opportunity to be heard ; no one
appearing t'j object,* the prayer is granted, and the expense of car-
r3'ing out the measure is added to the tax of the current 3'ear, or to
the public debt.
High valuation of real estate has been a fruitful source of com-
plaint in our city durin'g the past j^ear. The belief is quite general
that it is taxed for more than its market value. This question is of
general interest to the people, and they have a right to expect their
expressed wishes will be regarded. It is plain to be seen that if
personal property is taken at its market value, and real estate is
taken above, injustice is done to the real-estate owner.
SCHOOLS.
The importance of education cannot well be overestimated. The
perpetuity of our republican institutions depends upon the intelli-
gence and virtue of the people. These are not synonymous terms,
for one may exist without the other. Prison statistics show that
nearly three fourths of the inmates of those institutions come from
among the ignorant as well as the vicious classes. That " idleness
leads to vice " is an old maxim, and is as trite as it is true.
The young pupil being assigned a definite duty is occupied in its
performance, and is thus kept from idleness and vice. The text-
books of our schools are selected with especial reference to their
moral influence, as well as for the improved method of imparting
instruction. Under these influences the child grows in knowledge
and in goodness, and at maturity steps on the stage of hfe with
thoughts clear, and principles of action well established on a sound
basis ; for the mind, like the body, grows by what it feeds upon.
Somerville has always been liberal in her school appropriations,
and her schools have for many years ranked with the best in the
State.
The appropriation for schools for 1875 was $86,000. Number of
teachers, 86 ; number of pupils in High School, 210 ; in the other
schools, 3,498. Total, 3,708.
THE PUBLIC LIBKAEY
Continues its hold upon public interest, as will be seen by the num-
ber of books taken out during the year. Number this year, 43,498 ;
last 3^ear, 35,087 ; increase over last year, 8,411 ; number of books
in the library, 5,228.
The Trustees have taken great pains to place before the reading
public such books as will entertain and edify the patrons, and will
elevate the reader in the scale of social, moral, and intellectual
excellence.
The room accommodations have been too limited for the full
realization of all the benefits that naturally flow from this source.
B}' a recent enlargement of its apartments, books can be delivered
with greater facility, and a reading-room is to be connected with
the library, which will very much increase its usefulness.
HIGHWAYS.
Good streets are an essential element in the general prosperity
of any town or city, especially in the immediate vicinity of Boston,
where the inhabitants of that city are likely to ride for pleasure, and
where they may be prompted to seek homes, that the}^ may enjoy
the luxury of driving over well-kept streets.
Prompt and constant attention should be given to general repairs
on the streets and thoroughfares that have been laid out, accepted,
and graded by the city ; that they may invite rather than repel
travel, and that there shall be no waste of public money by delay-
ing repairs until the cost of making them shall be increased be^^ond
that resulting from the actual wear and tear of public travel.
The policy of opening streets through private property, at the
public expense, for the purpose of bringing land into the market at
an enhanced value, is of doubtful expediency, and should not be
pursued in the present condition of the city finances.
Streets that have been opened by the abutters, laid out at a
proper width, and graded by them in a satisfactory condition, and
where dwellings have been erected and occupied, and where the con-
venience of those living on the street, and of public travel requires
their acceptance, with proper assurances from the abutters that on
account of such acceptance and grading no damages will be claimed
by them, such streets are recommended to your favorable consider-
ation when petitions for their acceptance are presented.
Street appropriation, $85,000.
STREET LIGHTS
Make a city more cheerful, and give additional security to trav-
ellers. The thief and the assassin seek the cover of darkness to
conceal their evil deeds. When we remember that, but for these
lights, we must grope our way about the cit}^ in darkness one third
of the twenty-four hours of each da^', we realize that they are the
cheapest luxuries that can be obtained.
Appropriation, $8,500. Number gas lights, 274 ; oil do., 20.
Number of lamp-posts erected in 1875, 19, — gas, 15 ; oil, 4.
SEWERS.
The introduction of Mystic water rendered necessary some com-
prehensive system of sewerage, and as the water is extended into
new sections of our city, sewerage must follow as its counterpart.
It is a matter of regret that some general system of sewerage
has not been adopted by Boston and its vicinity, of which Somer-
ville is a part, that will fully meet all the requirements of the
present and future. This subject is receiving the attention of some
of our scientific men, who will doubtless, at no very distant day,
report a plan that will meet the combined wants of all the towns
and cities in this vicinity. Drainage is much needed in West
Somerville. You will probably be asked to continue the Beacon
Street sewer to some point in that locality. Appropriations for
1875, $20,000.
WATEK.
The public health as well as the convenience of the inhabitants
and the safety of their property requires the general introduction
of pure water in such an abundance as to meet all the demands of
the people.
Total amount of distribution pipe laid in the streets to Dec. 31,
1875, 42 miles, 2,608 ft. Laid in 1875, 1 mile, 2,307 ft. Num-
ber of hjTlrants, 236. During the 3xar 1875, 286 service pipes
have been laid, measuring 2 miles, 696 ft. Total cost of water
works to Dec. 31, 1875, $320,672.08.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
This department is reported as being in good condition. The
members are working together harmonious^, and the apparatus is
generall}^ in a satisfactory state.
It consists of one steam fire engine, five horse hose carriages,
and one hook and ladder carriage. Reserve for relief purposes,
one old horse hose carriage, and a hook and ladder carriage. There
are 4,900 feet of hose fit for use.
The working force consists of 79 men, including the Board of
Engineers. The fire-alarm telegraph is in order, and is working
satisfactorily. The number of alarms within the city limits during
the year have been 30. Net loss by fire, $8,860.
The relations between the firemen and police have been cordial,
and alarms have, in all cases, been promptl}^ given.
Our city has been exempt from fires the past year to a degree
rarely attained.
The promptness with which alarms are answered, the coolness
and good judgment displayed by the firemen in the management of
fires, and the excellent water facilities, all combined, have placed
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Somerville first on the list of risks on the books of underwriters.
As land increases in value in the more thickly settled portions of
the cit}^, there is a tendenc}' to build wooden dwellings too near
each other. If persisted in, this will eventually lead to serious
consequences. Buildings erected in proximity should be con-
structed of bricks or stone.
Appropriation, $27,500.
POLICE.
This department is well organized, under good discipline, and is
rendering efficient service. It consists of twenty-eight men, includ-
ing officers.
The importance of having this force composed of men active,
intelligent, temperate, cool, courageous, and gentlemanly, cannot
be overestimated, for the safety of the persons and the property of
the inhabitants are committed to their care.
During the past year new, commodious and elegant quarters
have been provided, with all the improvements and modern conve-
niences requisite for the comfort of the men ; and so far as relates
to the building, for the successful management of the department.
It is desirable that some method of communicating with the
Central Station should be devised, to notify when arrests are made
in different localities, and that a suitable carriage be provided for
the conversance of persons under arrest, to and from the stations.
Appropriation, $30,250.
OYERSEERS OF THE POOR.
The duties of this subdivision of the government seem to have
been faithfully and impartially performed, with an honest effort on
the part of those administering to deal justly and leniently with
those who are so unfortunate as to be forced by untoward circum-
stances to seek relief.
The amount expended during the 3^ear is reported to be $12,000.
The number of families helped, 455.
The number of dependants is rapidly increasing, as public works
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where laborers have been emplo^^ed are being suspended for the
winter ; and as the rigor of the season requires more food, addi-
tional clothing, and a constant supply of fuel which they are unable
to provide for themselves, there is left them no alternative, how-
ever humiliating it may be, but to solicit aid or suffer from want.
Some of our poor are boarding in a neighboring city, which de-
sires to be relieved from further service. It may be necessary to
provide some place for them, should our neighbor persist in having
them removed.
Probably most of the members elect are aware that Somerville
owns a farm in Waltham, containing thirty-five acres, more or less.
It now lies fallow. Some portions of it are suitable for cultivation,
others contain large deposits of gravel, supposed to be suitable for
street purposes, mixed with cobble-stone, which if crushed would
make a superior quality of McAdam for a top dressing on the
streets, and for general repairs. It may be deemed advisable to
erect a building on this land for the poor, so that they may be em-
ploj^ed in cultivating the land, loading trains with gravel, and
crushing stone, thereby earning a partial support, and thus saving
a portion of the expense that must otherwise be borne by the tax-
paj'ers.
During the war, and from its close to' the crash of 1873, there
was unprecedented activity in all branches of commercial, manu-
facturing and mechanical industry ; and while under the inspira-
tion of a fictitious prosperity, public improvements were made, of
great magnitude, which resulted in a material advance in the price
of labor.
This advance invited labor to leave the cultivation of the soil for
the more lucrative employment offered in the cities and large towns
of the Commonwealth. This activity and these industries are
checked, because they are not remunerative ; and improvements
are stopped because the propert3^-holders cannot pay for them, and
to continue them on borrowed capital must eventuall}^ end in bank-
ruptcy. The only remedy for this difficulty is a redistribution of
labor. The surplus laborers, concentrated in the cities and large
villages, must retire into the country, and become producers as well
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as consumers, or the trials and sufferings of the poor laboring man
must be intensified with no immediate hope of relief.
STATE AID AND SOLDIERS' RELIEF.
It will be remembered that when soldiers were wanted to go to
the front, one of the strongest inducements offered was the assur-
ance that in the event of their decease, or of their being disabled
for life, their families should not be left to suffer in poverty and
want. Many a volunteer stood hesitating, with love of country in
one l)alance and love of home in the other, until this assurance was
given ; when, with an abiding confidence in the sincerity of those
whose pledge he had received, he parted with those most dear to
him, and hurried forward to help save his imperilled country.
This promise should be religiously' kept, and the pledge cheerfully
redeemed.
Care should be taken that those who were unfaithful do not
impose upon the generositj' of the city. No fear need be enter-
tained of the good soldier attempting to deceive you ; for the man-
liness that makes a good soldier places him above the practice of
dishonest}'.
Appropriation $1,000 for Soldiers' relief. State aid refunded by
the State.
PUBLIC HEALTH.
During the four years of our municipal existence great improve-
ments have been made in the condition of the low lands. There are
still remaining some places where stagnant water collects, and dur-
ing the summer months becomes a nuisance. Such places ought to
receive attention early in the spring, that they may not engender
disease in warm weather.
The city is fortunately free from all epidemics at the present time.
Appropriation, $6,000.
THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Are reported to be in thorough repair. While the Forster School-
house was undergoing repairs, after the fire, it was critically exam-
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med by competent experts, who pronounced it safe and substantial,
except in the roof, where the trusses had shrunk and parted joints.
These have been brought together, strengthened and secured, so
that it is now beheved to be safe beyond doubt or question. The
building known as the old Police Court is now unoccupied. It was
formerly a school-house, and with a few hundred dollars expended
in alterations, rooms may be provided for two schools.
PUBLIC PARK.
The work of constructing the park is reported to be so far
advanced as to warrant the belief that it will be completed within
the time specified in the agreement with others interested in its
construction. The amount appropriated for this work is $200,000.
It is expected that this sum, with the betterments to be collected,
will complete the park and pay for ornamentation.
Gentlemen of the City Council^ — "In entering upon the trusts
committed to our care, let us firmly rel}' upon each other in the
discharge of every dut}^ that falls to us to perform ; while we look
to one another for mutual assistance in all that shall be required of
us, let us profit by the advice of others who are equall}^ interested
with ourselves in the management of the diversified responsibilities
which must necessarily be connected with our cit}"."
" While we must adhere to the most rigid economy in all expendi-
tures^ we must maintain the honor of our city, meeting its engage-
ments and fulfilling its obligations."
While "we must do all we can to promote the prosperity and
advancement of our cit}", we must defer entering upon great enter-
prises that will require great outlays, until our finances will permit
the same being done without increasing taxes so as to oppress
all classes of our citizens."
In our attempt at economy we must not exceed the limits of pru -
dence, and refuse improvements that a judicious regard for the
welfare of the people require.
" Harmon}^ is the strength and support of all institutions," and
where this is disregarded permanent success cannot be attained.
You will not expect entire unanimity of thought and feeling while
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important questions are under consideration. Differences of opinion
and courteous discussion are necessary to bring out the facts and
present the bearings of questions, and to perfect legislation.
" The harmony of thhigs,
As well as that of sounds, from discord springs."
All feeling of a local or personal nature should be studiously
avoided ; for a. benefit justly bestowed upon a single individual is a
benefit to the whole community. In determining the precedence,
reference should be had to the urgency of the work ; disregarding
locality, ownership, or private interest. Viewed in this light, and
tried by this standard, legislation becomes equitable, and easy to
adjust to the wants and requirements of the people.
T £^:H] .^S Cr]E=LEIFL"S
FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
FINANCIAL CONDITION
OF THE
CITY OF SOMERVILLE;
AND THE
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1876
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
In Boakd of Mayor and Aldermen, Feb. 12, 1877.
The Report of the City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the year
1876 was received, accepted, and referred to the Committee on Finance,
and sent down for concurrence.
CHARLES E. GILMAN, Clerk.
In Common Council, Feb. 14, 1877.
Concurred in.
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk.
In Committee on Finance, Feb. 26, 1877.
To the City Council of the City of Somcrville :
The Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the Treasurer's
Report for the financial year, ending Dec. 31, 1876, have made a careful
examination of the same by comparing it with the Auditor's accounts, and
with the vouchers on file ; they take pleasure in reporting that they find the
same correct ; that it contains a faithful history of all financial transac-
tions for the year, and that his books are kept in a systematic and accu-
rate manner. They therefore recommend that his report be accepted.
JOHN F. COLE, for the Committee.
In Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Feb. 26, 1877.
Report accepted and adopted. Sent down for concurrence.
CHARLES E. GILMAN, Clerk.
In Common Council, Feb. 28, 1877.
Concurred in.
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk.
In Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Feb. 26, 1877.
Ordered : That the Committee on Printing be, and they are hereby au-
thorized to cause to be printed, a suitable number of the Treasurer's
Report for the financial year, ending December 31, 1876.
Sent down for concurrence.
CHARLES E. GILMAN, Clerk. ■
In Common Council, Feb. 28, 1877.
Concurred in.
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE,
Treasurer's Office, Feb. 12, 1877.
To the Honorable, the Mmjor, and the City Council of the City of Somerville.
Gentlemen, — The undersigned has the honor of presenting his
Fifth Annual Report of the financial condition of the city, and also
a statement of the receipts and disbursements for the jesiY 1876.
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CITY.
Public Property.
The value of the propert}^ of the city Dec. 31, 1875, as appears
by the report for that year, was $1,468,853.12; and this amount
has been increased the past year by the extension of the Water
Works, $6,409.49 ; expended in completion of the Public Park,
$27,333.04 ; additions to the Public Library, $750.00 ; and cost of
land on Oliver Street, acquired by surrender of land filled by
authority conferred by Chap. 299 of the Acts of the Legislature
of Massachusetts for the year 1872, $11,'252.01 : making as total
value of the public property Dec. 30, 1876, $1,511,597.66.
Funded Debt.
The funded debt of the city Dec. 31, 1875, amounted to
$1,571,854.00. Of this sum $171,000.00 became due in 1876, and
was provided for by taxation, $10,000.00, and by the issue of new
bonds, $161,000.00. On authority of orders of the City Council,
bonds were issued and negotiated during the 3^ear for the purpose
of extending the Water Works, $10,000.00, and for the purpose of
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constructing the Beacon and Elm Streets sewer, known also as the
" West Somerville sewer," $35,000.00, increasing the funded debt
to $1,606,854.00.
Taking advantage of the favorable condition of the money mar-
ket, the Cit}^ Council, in September last, authorized the issue of
bonds on Funded Debt account for $165,000.00, in anticipation of
the requirement of an equal amount of the part of the debt falling
due the present 3 ear. The bonds, bearing interest at five per cent
and made paj^able April 1, 1895, were sold at a premium. Funded
Debt is, consequently, temporarily increased b}^ this amount, and
the sum has been and will be emplo3xd until required for the pur-
pose for which it was acquired, in lieu of borrowing on Temporar}^
Loan Account in anticipation of the collection of taxes and assess-
ments.
The amount of the sinking funds, applicable to the reduction of
the $1,606,851.00, and being the first contribution under the law of
1875, is $45,130.62.
The liabilities of the cit}^ Dec. 30, 1876, other than the Funded
Debt, were Temporar}^ Loans, $110,000.00; Reduction of Funded
Debt, for amount (except Sidewalk Loan Bond, No. 5, for
$10,000.00) of the debt falling due the present year, $165,000.00,
and sundry accounts, including the credit balance of Excess and
Deficiency' Account, unappropriated, $48,767.56, amounting to
$323,767.56 ; the assets available for the payment of this sum are,
cash, $8,203.21; Taxes uncollected, $243,950.32; Highway Bet-
terment Assessments, $59,262. ly ; Real Estate Liens, $8,976.67 ;
and sundry accounts, $23,438.04 : amounting to $343,830.43.
Lest there should be any misconception in regard to the tempo-
rary loans and reduction of funded debt indebtedness, amounting
to $275,000.00 as before specified, it may be stated, plainh^, and
divested of all the technicalities and formalities of the art of ac-
count-keeping, that the amount due to the cit}' exceeds b}' more
than $20,000.00 the amount due hy the city, not onlj' on these two
accounts, but also on all other accounts, excepting always Funded
Debt Account.
The debt of the city is, therefore, the $1,606,854.00 Funded
Debt, with $45,130.62 in Sinking Funds towards its extinction;
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and leaving thd $20,000.00 alread}^ alluded to, in addition to the
$13,039.99 to the credit of Excess and Deficiency Account, to be
applied to any abatements on taxes and assessments, and for the
paj^ment of any claims for which the city may be found to have
made itself liable prior to the year 1876, and not yet adjusted.
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.
The balance in the treasury, Dec. 31, 1875, was $16,875.09;
the receipts during the year were $1,790,281.85, and the disburse-
ments for the year, $1,798,953.73, leaving as balance in the treas-
ur}^ at the closing of the year's accounts, $8,203.21.
There was raised by taxation in 1876 for the debit balance of
Excess and Deficiency Account of 1875, $11,275.87 ; for the State
and County Taxes, $37,490.51 ; for Overlay and Abatement
Account, $10,778.24; and for the year's current expenses, $444,-
930.62 ; a total as per Assessors' Warrant, of $504,4 75.24. The
sum to Excess and Deficienc}' Account was placed in offset to its
debit ; the amount for State and Count}" taxes was applied to their
payment ; the credit to Overlay and Abatement Account was more
than absorbed by abatements on taxes ; and of the amount for
the current expenses accounts, there remains to the credit of Ex-
cess and Deficienc}' Account of 1876, after their payment and the
payment of sums found to have been due on current expenses
accounts of former years, including also the cost of land on Oliver
Street, surrendered to the city, and the deficiency in Overla}' and
Abatement Account, and crediting the sums received as Corpora-
tion and Bank taxes from the State, and for premium on bonds
sold, the sum already noted, of $13,039.99.
Your attention is respectfull}" called to the accompanying Appen-
dix, as specifying in detail the subject-matters presented in this
report.
Respectfully submitted,
AARON SARGENT, Treasurer.
APPENDIX TO TREASUPEK'S REPORT.
Table A.
PUBLIC PROPERTY, DEC. 30, 1876.
Central Hill Land (12 acres, 27,920
feet), $175,000 00
City Hall, $13,000 00
Furniture, 4,550 00
17,550 00
Public Library, 7,250 00
Steam Fire Engine House, • 19,500 00
Furniture, 500 00
Steam Fire Engine and Ap-
paratus, 6,000 00
Steam Fire Enaine Hose Car-
riage and Apparatus, 2,000 00
High School House, 60,000 00
Furniture, 4,000 00
Philosopical Apparatus, 500 00
Prescott School House Land (21,444
feet) and Building, 55,000 00
Furniture, 3,000 00
Luther V. Bell School House Land
(23,396 feet) and Building, '57,977 71
Furniture, 3,122 29
28,000 00
64,500 00
58,000 00
61,100 00
Amount carried forward, $411,400 00
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Amount brought forward^ $411,400 00
Forster School House Land (32,693
feet) and Building, $52,500 00
Furniture, 1,500 00
Morse School House Land (29,109
feet) and Building, 30,000 00
Furniture, 1,250 00
Linc.iln Scliool House Land (18,000
feet) and Building, 14,000 00
Furniture, 1,000 00
Prospect Hill School House Land
(25,313 ft.) and l^uilding, 30,000 00
Furniture, 600 00
Jackson School House Land (11,212
feet) and Building, 13,050 00
Furniture, 500 00
Bennett School House Land (20,560
feet) and Building, 15,000 00
Furniture, 500 00
Webster School House Land (11,050
feet) and Building, 12,000 00
Furniture, 500 00
Union School House Land (9,360
feet) and Building, 4,500 00
Furniture, TOO 00
Harvard School House Land (9,810
feet) and Building, 3,500 00
Furniture, 200 00
54,000 00
31,250 00
15,000 00
30,600 00
13,550 00
15,500 00
12,500 00
4,600 00
3,700 00
Amount carried forward^ $592,100 00
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Amount brought forward^ §592,100 00
Edgerly School House Land (26,428
feet) and Building, $35,000 00
Furniture, 500 00
Brastow School House Land (10,019
feet) and Building, 8,000 00
Furniture, ' 250 00
Franklin School House Land (33,017
feet) and Building, 18,000 00
Furniture, 500 00
Beach Street School House Land
(6,000 feet) and Building, 6,000 00
Furniture, 500 00
City Stables and Dwelling Houses, 11,000 00
Equipments for Highway' Repairs, 4,500 00
No. 1 Hose House Land (4,312 feet)
and Building, 5,600 00
Furniture, 400 00
John E. Wool Hose Carriage
and Apparatus, 2.000 00
35,500 00
8,250 00
18,500 00
6,500 00
Spring Hill School House Land (4,991
feet) and Building, 2,500 00
Furniture, 200 00
~ 2,700 00
City Farm Land (10 acres, 12,523 feet) 40,000 00
Cedar Street School House 1,500 00
Furniture, 100 00
1,600 00
15,500 00
8,000 00
Amount carried forward^ $728,650 00
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Amount brought forward^
No. 2 Hose House Land (5,400 feet)
and Building,
Furniture,
Winter Hill Hose Carriage
and Apparatus,
No. 3 Hose House Land (5,226 feet)
and Building,
Furniture,
Geo. H. Foster Hose Carriage
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R. A. Vinal Hook and Ladder
Truck and Apparatus,
Prescott Hook and Ladder
Truck and Apparatus,
No 4 Hose House Land (9,100 feet)
and Building,
Furniture,
Geo. O. Brastow Hose Car-
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Relief Hose Carriage,
Fire Alarm Telegraph,
Police Station Land (15,232 feet) and
Building (Bow Street),
Furniture,
Prospect Street Land (7,918 feet) and
Building (old Police Sta-
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Public Park,
Joy Street Land (2,960 feet),
Walnut Hill Land (10,890 feet),
Amount earned forward^
$728,650 00
12,250 00
300 00
2,000 00
13,000 00
300 00
2,000 00
3,400 00
500 00
16,000 00
400 00
2,000 00
600 00
49,204 54
3,595 46
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19,200 00
19,000 00
15,800 00
52,800 00
10,000 00
212,395 67
1,000 00
1,500 00
$1,074,895 67
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Amount brought forward^ SI, 074, 895 67
Ledge Land, on Bond St. (39,732 feet), $5,000 00
Holland St. (5 a. 6;806 feet), 25,000 00
Milk Street (39,456 feet), 7,000 00
37,000 00
Gravel Land in Waltliam (about 35
acres), 35,C00 00
Gravel Land in Wakefield (about 1 J
acres), 13,500 00
Gravel Land in Winchester (about 2
acres), 700 00
Somerville Water Works, 327,457 33
Tufts Street Land (29,584 feet), 14,792 65
Oliver Street Land (63,069 feet), 11,252 01
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KKCEIPTS DURING THE YEAR 1876.
Estate belonging to Owner unknown.
Received for tax title of land on Foun-
tain Ave., sold for non-pay-
ment of assessment for tilling, $220 24
Fire Department.
Received of Tufts College Corpora-
tion, for Fire Alarm Telegraph
box at college. $250 00
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him for horse sold, 88 32
for manure sold, 52 00
Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,
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House, 36 00
426 32
Funded Debt.
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by the City Council : —
Bonds Nos. 23 to 31 Water Loan, 70,000 00
Bonds Nos. 175 to 334 City Loan, 226,000 00
Bonds Nos. 1 to 7 Sewer Loan, 35,000 00
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Highways.
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N. H. Dow, for gravel, 40 00
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33
Amounts brought forward, $206 50 $371,646 56
Received of R. E. Nickerson, amount
received by him for old iron
sold,
Rent of tenements on City Farm,
Highwa3'S (Chaunce}^ Ave.) ac-
count, for teaming,
Highways (Concord Ave.) account,
cost of constructing,
Highway's (Concord Ave.) account,
for stone, 180 00
Highwa3^s (Newton St.) account,
cost of constructing, " 953 50
Highwaj's (Glen St ) account,
cost of constructing, 151 80
5,729 84
30
79
65
00
1,097
00
3,045
25
Highways (Milk Street Widening).
Received of the Count}' Commissioners
amount allowed on account of
the widening, . 5,000 00
S. C. Darling, amount received by
him for land sold Jane Casey,
being a part of an estate bought
and not required for the widen-
ing, 25 00
5,025 00
Highways (Broadway Widening).
Received of S. C. Darling, amount
received by him for land sold
J. S. Brazillian, being a part of
an estate bought and not re-
quired for the widening, 366 00
Amount carried forward^ $382,767 40
3
34:
Amount brovght forward, $382,767 40
Highway Betterment Assessments.
Assessed in 1873, uncollected Dec. 31,
1875, $7,660 00
Uncollected Dec. 30, 1876, 7,660 00
Assessed in 1875, uncollected Dec. 30,
1875, 60,407 05
Abatements, $2,308 34
Uncollected Dec. 30,
1876, 42,629 84
— : 44,938 18
15,468 87
Assessed in 1876, $16,006 60
Abatement, $58 86
Uncollected Dec. 30,
1876, 8,972 35
. 9,031 21
6,975 39
Received for 1875, 15,468 87
1876, 6,975 39
Incidentals.
Received of the State Treasurer on
Corporation Tax for 1875,
1876,
On Bank Tax for 1876,
Premium on sale of city 5 per cent
bonds.
Amount carried forward,
22,444 26
44
94
2,885
19
4,679
09
2,320
31
9,929
53
$415,141
19
35
Amount brought forward^ $415,141 19
Interest.
Received on deposits in banks, $1,692 59
On taxes, 11,748 52
On tax titles released, 39 78
On betterments, 103 87
On bonds issued, accrued interest,
at time of disposal, 737 65
Of W. H. Wright on overpaj^ment
on filling the Public Park, 48 30
14,370 71
Liquor Licenses.
Received of sundry persons for Liquor
Licenses, granted :
Third Class, 9 at $50.00 each, 450 00
Fourth Class, 7 at $50.00 each, 350 00
11 at $75.00 each, 825 00
Fifth Class, 2 at $50.00 each, 100 00
Miscellaneous.
Received of an unknown person amount
received b}' him from some per-
son as money belonging to the
city, 50 00
Public Park maintenance account,
cost of summer and tool houses, 956 00
George A. Kimball, amount re-
ceived by him for centennial
trees on Central Hill land, 31 50
Charles E. Oilman, amount re-
ceived by him for marriage cer-
tificates, and for recording
mortgages, etc., 501 90
fees for licensing dogs, 138 00
1,725 00
Amounts carried forivard, $1,677 40 $431,236 90
36
Amounts hroiigU forward, $1,677 40 $431,236 90
Received fees on real estate sold
and advertised to be sold for
non-payment of taxes and as-
sessments, 740 80
2,418 20
Miscellaneous (Watering Streets).
Received of sundry persons as their
proportional part of the cost of
watering streets, 2,073 83
Miscellaneous account, abutters'
half not collected, 434 25
Police.
Public Library.
Received of the County Treasurer, re-
turn on Dog Licenses for 1875, 1,260 29
Of the Librarian for Catalogues
sold, 42 CO
Fines, 174 46
2,508 08
Received of Lebbeus Stetson, Clerk of
the Court, Officers* Fees, etc., 2,134 35
Police Station Incidentals.
Received of the State Treasurer, for rent
of Armory for 1875, 242 00
For use of hall in Police Station
building, 61 37
303 37
1,476 75
Amov7it carried forward, $440,077 65
37
Amount brought forward^ S440,077 65
Public Park.
Received of S. C. Darling, amount
receiv^ed by him of W. H.
Wright, over-pa^^ment on con-
1,392 21
tract for filling.
$1,335 85
For earth sold.
24 86
For lumber sold.
rment
Assess-
31 50
Public Park Bette;
ments.
Assessed in 1876,
46,932 90
Uncollected Dec.
30,
1876,
46,254 09
Received, 678 81
Real Estate Liens.
Tax-titles of property acquired by the
city during the year in conse-
quence of non-pa3^ment of taxes
and assessments, 10,306 14
Unredeemed Dec. 30, 1876, 8,976 67
Received for property released, 1,329 47
Salaries.
Received of Sewers account, for labor of
engineer's assistants, 374 77
Highways account, for labor of en-
gineer's assistants, 374 77
749 54
School Contingent.
Received for tuition of non-resident
pupils, 144 04
For use of rooms in school-houses, 27 00
For books furnished b}^ the school
committee, 17 77
188 81
Amount carried forward, $444,416 49
38
Amount brought forward, , $444,416 49
School-house Repairs.
Received for old stoves sold, 58 00
Street Lights.
Received of sundry persons for lamp-
posts located, 300 38
Sewers.
Received of the city of Cambridge four
ninths of labor and materials
used on Milk Street sewer,
under bridge, $37 34
Bernard Carney, for privilege of
entering sewer, 15 00
J. F. Edmands, for privilege of en-
tering sewer, 60 00
Health Department account, cost
of constructing cesspool in
Ward Street, 61 ,15
In South Street, 62 51
236 00
Sewer Assessments.
Assessed in 1873, uncol-
lected Dec. 31,
1875,
1,322 55
Abatements,
$293 39
Uncollected Dec. 30,
1876,
440 46
733 85
588 70
Assessed in 1874,
1,218 53
Abatement,
1,218 53
Amount carried forwards, $445,010 87
39
Amount hrouglit forward^
$445,010 87
Assessed in 1875, uncollected Dec.
31, 1875,
$19,961 61
Abatements,
$215 83
Uncollected Dec. 30,
1876,
636 68
Credited in Real Es-
tate Liens ac-
count,
371 70
1,224 21
18,737 40
Assessed in 1876,
3,545 01
Abatements,
13 80
Uncollected Dec. 30,
1876,
2,017 86
2,031 ^%
1,513 35
Received for 187^,
588 70
1875,
18,737 40
1876,
1,513 35
20,839 45
Sidewalk Assessments.
Assessed in 1873, uncollected Dec. 31,
1875,
208 55
Assessed in 1874, uncollected Dec. 31,
1875, 11,357 79
Uncollected Dec. 30,
1876, 512 16
Credited in Real Es-
tate Liens account, 589 04
1,101 20
10,256 59
Amount carried forward, $465,850 32
40
Amount brought forward,
Assessed in 1875, uncollected Dec. 31,
1875,
Uncollected Dec. 30, 1876,
Received for 1873,
1874,
1875,
Soldiers* Relief.
Received for aid rendered.
Somerville "Water "Works.
Received of the town of Everett, for
water pipe,
Arlington Water Works, for water
pipe,
Patent Water and Gas Pipe Co.,
for repairs in 1875 on guaranteed
pipe,
Boston and Lowell Railroad Co.,
cost of lowering pipe under
culvert in Washington Street,
Public Park account, for water
gate, etc.,
Highways account, for setting
watering trough,
Health Department account, for
repairing pipe.
Miscellaneous account, for stand
pipes, etc.,
for setting watering troughs,
For old junk, etc. sold,
For repairing pipe.
Amounts carried forward,
$465,850 32
11,129 85
1,952 55
9,177 30
208 55
10,256 59
9,177 30
501 95
13 35
•
193 50
77 99
193 57
33 75
15 00
19,642 44
60 00
298
75
78
54
15
15
7
00
,428 55 $485,552 76
41
Amounts brought forward,
Water Maintenance account, two
months' salarj'^ of Superintend-
ent, charged Water Works
account when paid,
Support of Poor.
Received for support of pauper in
Charlestown Almshouse,
For support of paupers : —
Of State Treasurer,
City of Boston,
City of Cambridge,
City of Gloucester,
City of Chelsea,
Cit}" of Lawrence,
Cit3^ of Lowell,
Town of Abington,
Town of Canton,
Town of Bracut,
Town of Marblehead,
Town of Medford,
Town of Melrose,
Town of N a tick.
Town of Quincy,
Town of Woburn,
Town of Watertown,
For board of paupers in Worces-
ter Lunatic Asylum,
Miscellaneous account, board of
boys in Reform School,
Overseers of the Poor, amount re-
tained bj^ them from labor pa}^-
rolls on highways account, etc.,
by reason of aid furnished labor-
ers by orders for sundries.
Amount carried forward,
Sl,428 55 $485,552 76
200 00
120 85
425 89
1,620 15
951 48
51 67
87 60
33 25
9 18
127 96
77 22
117 19
> 40 52
42 73
41 21
54 82
10 00
138 41
17 00
67 09
39 42
3,161 20
1,628 55
7,234 84
$494,416 15
42
Amomit brought fonoard^ $494,416 15
State of Massachusetts (State Aid).
Amount paid in 1875, $4,038 40
1876, 4,254 12
8,292 52
Receivable from the State Dec. 1,1877, 4,254 12
Received, 4,038 40
Taxes,
Assessed in 1873, uncollected Dec. 31,
1875, 3,172 40
Abatements, $2,780 40
Uncollected Dec. 30,
1876, 384 00
3,164 40
00
Assessed in 1874, uncollected Dec. 31,
1875, 36,298 50
Abatements, « 3,800 15
Uncollected Dec. 30,
1876, 1,011 00
Credited in Real Es-
tate Liens account, 4,621 50
9,432 65
26,865 85
Assessed in 1875, uncollected Dec. 31,
1875 154,437 20
Abatements, 1,670 30
Uncollected Dec. 30,
1876, 66,457 68
68,127 98
86.309 22
Araount carried forward, $498,454 55
43
Amount brought forward, $498,454 55
Assessed in 1876 on $26,573,400.00
valuation, at $18.60 perthousand
and on 5,105 polls, amount as
per assessors' warrant, $504,475 24
Abatements, $7,923 88
Uncollected Dec. 30,
1876, 176,097 64
184,021 52
320,453 72
Received for 1873, 8 00
1874, 26,865 85
1875, 86,309 22
1876, 320,453 72
433,636 79
Temporary Loans.
Amounts borrowed b}' authorit}' of the
City Council on city notes, and
of the following named : —
Feb. 19. — Commissioners of the
Sinking Funds of the Cit^,^ of
Cambridge, 13,500 00
March 21. — Brewster, Basset &
Co., 105,000 00
April 1. — Boston Five Cents Sav-
ings Bank, 50,000 00
April 3. — Maverick National
Bank, 25,000 00
May 5. — Brewster, Basset & Co. 10,000 00
May 27. — Warren Institution for
Savings, 50,000 00
June 1. — Boston Five Cents Sav-
ings Bank, 100,000 00
June 1. — Aaron Sargent, Trustee, 20,000 00
Amounts carried forward, $373,500 00 $932,091 34
44
Amounts brought forward, $373,500 00 $932,091 34
Amounts borrowed. — Continued :
June 14. — Bunker Hill National
Hank, 50,000 00
July 1. — Boston Five Cents Sav-
ings Bank, 100,000 00
July 1. — Charles Wilson, 5,000 00
July 1. — Mrs. M. M. Runey, 2,000 00
July 1. —Brewster, Basset & Co. 35,000 00
Oct. 20. — Brewster, Basset & Co. 165,000 00
Dec. 9. — Mrs. S. E. Fiske, 4,000 00
Dec. 30. — Aaron Sargent and
E E. Adams, trustees, 5,000 00
Dec. 30. — Aaron Sargent, trustee, 20,000 00
Dec. 30. — Warren Institution for
Savings, 50,000 00
Dec. 30. — Brewster, Basset &Co. 30,000 00
Dec. 30. — Charles Wilson, 5,000 00
844,500 00
Water Maintenance.
Received of the Mj^stic Water Board of
Boston, return on water rates : —
For 1875, 30 per cent on $2,391 61 717 48
1876, 15 " 20,000 00 3,000 00
20 " 10,000 00 2,000 00
. 25 " 10,000 00 2,500 00
30 " 6,835 25 2,050 58
"Water Service Assessments.
For 1873, uncollected Dec. 31, 1875, $111 11
Uncollected Dec. 31, 1876, 51 50
For 1874, uncollected Dec. 31, 1875,
UucoUected Dec. 31, 1876,
10,268 06
59
61
393
193
14
62
199
52
Amount carried forward, $1,786,859 40
45
Amount hronght forward $1,786,859 40
For 1875, uncollected Dec. 31, 1875, $1,261 75
Uncollected Dec. 31, 1876, 311 41
950 34
For 1876, as per certificates from the
Superintendent of the Water
Works, 2,973 91
Uncollected Dec. 31, 1876, 819 08
2,154 83
Received for 1873,
59 61
1874,
199 52
1875,
950 34
1876,
2,154 83
Water Services.
Received of Miscellaneous
account for
labor and materials used
on Cen-
tral Hill land.
$14 55
For pipe, repairs.
materials sold.
etc.,
43 60
3,364 30
58 15
Total receipts, $1,790,281 85
46
Table E.
DISBURSEMENTS DURING THE YEAR 1876.
County of Middlesex.
Paid Coaiity Treasurer, count}^ tax, $9,698 51
Estate belonging to M. Doherty or
Owner unknown.
Paid Miscellaneous account for sum-
mons, posting, poundage, record-
ing, etc., 38 10
Fire Department.
Paid James R. Hopkins, Chief Engi-
neer, salary, $600 00
Four Assistant Engineers, sala-
ries,
Clerk of Engineers, salary,
Steamer Engine Co.,
John E. Wool Hose Co.,
Winter Hill Hose Co.,
George H. Foster Hose Co.,
George O. Brastow Hose Co.,
R. A. Vinal Hook and Ladder
Co.,
Steamer Engineer,
Steamer Fireman,
Seven Drivers,
Substitute Drivers,
W. S. & G. O. Wiley, for horse.
City of Boston, water-rates for
h3"d rants,
Water-rates for buildings,
Charles Williams, for telegraph
supplies,
Amounts carried forward, $16,057 74 $9,736 61
800
00
50
00
837
50
766
67
795
00
773
75
780
25
1,609
58
1,000
00
780
00
5,460
00
195
00
250
00
1,176
00
110
00
73
99
$16,057
74
47
Amounts brought forward^
Paid Walworth Manf'g. Co., for zinc,
P'arrar, FoUett & Co., for wire,
Gamewell & Co., for telegraph
fixture,
Merrill Bros., for vitriol,
Stearns & George, for vitriol, etc.
Union Glass Co., for battery jars,
Hunneman & Co., repairs on
apparatus.
Cook, Rymes & Co., repairs on
apparatus,
Sundry bills, repairs on apparatus,
Seward Dodge, blacksmithing.
Sundry bills, for horseshoeing,
Nathan Tufts & Son, for grain,
J. F. Ham, for hay and straw,
A. H. Dix, for hay and straw.
Brine & Clark, for hay and straw,
L. G. Burnham & Co., for hay,
D. Brooks, for hay.
Sundry bills, for harness-work,
Sundry bills, for washing,
Cambridge Gas Light Co., for gas,
Charlestown Gas Co., for gas,
J. Bo3'd & Sons, for fire hats,
H. A. Winship, for fire hat,
C. Easter & Co., for fire hat,
Thomas HoUis, for medicine, soap,
etc.,
H. R. Bishop & Co., for ladders,
J. E. Farwell & Co., for printing,
S. Walker & Co., for oil,
H. P. Trask, for whips,
B. B. David, for whips,
Amounts carried forward
6,057
74
101
25
28
35
4
50
40
50
86
25
19
58
1,736 61
565 69
108
91
157
94
190
77
161
95
571
31
380
80
86
82
322
86
188
04
80
63
136
44
104
15
259
^^
119
63
95
25
6
50
5
50
66
88
21
60
52
75
18
50
12
00
17
50
$20,070 25
$9,736 61
221
25
79
20
365
11
49
00
42
00
18
00
14
00
48
Amounts hrouglit fonvard, $20,070 25 $9,736 61
Paid Savage & Burnham, inspection of
boilers, 12 00
Out-of-town Engine Cos., for re-
freshments, 80 00
Sundry Insurance Cos., premiums
of insurance.
Brine & Clark, for fuel,
L. G. Burnham & Co., for fuel,
J. H. Pray, Sons & Co., for carpet-
ing,
J. S. Paine, for furniture,
E. H Brabrook, for chairs,
Thomas Kemp, for lounge,
Brintnall & Osgood, for window
shades, 10 10
L. C Chase & Co , for blankets,
etc.
D. E. Owen & Co., for '' hitch,"
Murdock Parlor Grate Co., for
stall-guards, etc.
Bubier & Co., for stall-guards,
N. Harding, for fire badges,
S. D. Kelley, for plans,
E. Clement & Co., for lumber,
8. W. Fuller, for lumber.
Page & Littlefield, for lumber.
Cutter & Parker, for doors.
Page & Littlefield, carpenter work,
Albert Caswell, carpenter work,
Elijah Walker, carpenter work,
Sundry bills, for repair on buildings,
James Driscoll, labor on drains.
Public Park Betterment Assess-
ment account, assessment on
Winter Hill Hose House, 24 30
38
85
12
00
19
80
24
75
33
75
15
00
37
23
36
00
12
05
15
25
440
03
168
45
58
50
152
43
14
25
Amounts carried forward, $22,063 55 $9,736 61
49
Amounts brought forward^ $22,063 55 $9,736 61
Paid Sullivan & Co , plumbing,
J. W. Drake, plumbing,
T. W. Littlefield, plumbing,
Boston Elastic Fabric Co., for
hose,
Stephen Sible3% for 500 ft. hose,
Blake Hose Co., for 500 ft. hose,
J. A. Merrifield, for stove-pipe,
etc.
J. E. Parsons, for hardware, etc.
Charles Holmes & Son, hardware,
etc.
Sundr}^ bills, for bedclothing,
Sundry bills, for brooms, brushes,
etc. 76 33
Sundry bills, for hardware, express-
ing, stationery, labor, etc. 183 65
23,613 65
$22,063
55
14
69
10
65
21
23
19
00
500
00
600
00
16
25
59
69
14
12
34
49
Funded Debt.
Paid Sidewalk Bond No. 4, 10,000 00
City Bonds Nos. 19, 20 to 30,
and 45 to 48, 101,000 00
Water Bonds, Nos. 14 and 15, 60,000 00
171,000 00
Health Department.
Paid C L. O'Neil, for removing house
offal 6 months to June 26,
Henry Gray, for removing house
offal 6 months to Dec. 26,
P. W. Skinner, services in small-
pox cases,
C. W. Learned & Co., for disin-
fectant.
2,250
00
900
00
171
50
11
50
Amounts carried forward, $3,333 00 $204,350 26
4
221
25
79
20
365
11
49
00
42
00
18
00
14
00
48
Amounts brought fonoard, $20,070 25 $9,736 61
Paid Savage & Burnbam, inspection of
boilers, 12 00
Out-of-town Engine Cos., for re-
freshments, 80 00
Sundry Insurance Cos., premiums
of insurance.
Brine & Clark, for fuel,
L. G. Burnham & Co., for fuel,
J. H. Pray, Sons & Co., for carpet-
ing,
J. S. Paine, for furniture,
E. H Brabrook, for chairs,
Thomas Kemp, for lounge,
Brintnall & Osgood, for window
shades, 10 10
L. C Chase & Co , for blankets,
etc.
D. E. Owen & Co., for '' hitch,"
Murdock Parlor Grate Co., for
stall-guards, etc.
Bubier & Co., for stall-guards,
N. Harding, for fire badges,
S. D. Kelley, for plans,
E. Clement & Co., for lumber,
S. W. Fuller, for lumber.
Page & Littlefield, for lumber.
Cutter & Parker, for doors.
Page & Littlefield, carpenter work,
Albert Caswell, carpenter work,
Elijah Walker, carpenter work,
Sundry bills, for repair on buildings,
James Driscoll, labor on drains,
Public Park Betterment Assess-
ment account, assessment on
Winter Hill Hose House, 24 30
Amounts carried forward, $22,063 55 $9,736 61
38
85
12
00
19
80
24
75
33
75
15
00
37
23
36
00
12
05
15
25
440
03
168
45
58
50
152
43
14
25
49
Amounts hrouglit forward, $22,063 55 $9,736 61
Paid Sullivan & Co , plumbing,
J. W". Drake, plumbing,
T. W. Littlefield, plumbing,
Boston Elastic Fabric Co., for
hose,
Stephen Sibley, for 500 ft. hose,
Blake Hose Co., for 500 ft. hose,
J. A. Merrifield, for stove-pipe,
etc.
J. E. Parsons, for hardware, etc.
Charles Holmes & Son, hardware,
etc.
Sundrj^ bills, for bedclothing.
Sundry bills, for brooms, brushes,
etc.
Sundry bills, for hardware, express-
ing, stationery, labor, etc.
$22,063
55
14
69
10
65
21
23
19
00
500
00
600
00
16
25
59
69
14
12
34
49
76
33
183
65
Funded Debt.
Paid Sidewalk Bond No. 4, 10,000 00
City Bonds Nos. 19, 20 to 30,
and 45 to 48, 101,000 00
Water Bonds, Nos. 14 and 15, 60,000 00
23,613 65
171,000 00
Health Department.
Paid C L. O'Neil, for removing house
offal 6 months to June 26,
Henry Gray, for removing house
offal 6 months to Dec. 26,
P. W. Skinner, services in small-
pox cases,
C. W. Learned & Co., for disin-
fectant.
2,250
00
900
00
171
50
11
50
Amounts carried forward^ $3,333 00 $204,350 26
4
11
00
34
53
127
55
210
84
78
01
12
00
50
Amounts brought forward, $3,333 00 $204,350 26
Paid M. C. Parkhurst, amount paid for
burying dead animals,
George McLaughlin, for groceries,
Portland Stone Ware Co., for
drain pipe,
D. Brooks, mason work,
F. Mongan, for la^dng drain,
J. E. Farvvell & Co , printing,
B. Spooner, for printing and ad-
vertising, 13 90
Somerville Water Works account,
damage to water-pipe, 15 00
Sewers account, for constructing
cesspools in Ward and Earle
Streets, 123 66
W. B. Munroe, for teaming ashes, 152 00
John Hicke}^, teaming ashes, 72 00
John Riley, teaming ashes, 20 00
Timothy O'Brien, teaming ashes, 36 00
Patrick Fay, labor in removal of
ashes, 58 50
James Skehan, labor in removal of
ashes,
18 00
Daniel Radlej^ teaming ashes,
48 00
Sundry bills, for advertising, print-
ing, carriage-hire, etc..
21 90
Highways.
Paid laborers.
20,695 07
Laborers (from overseers of the
poor).
9,488 00
Laborers (from Committee on Sol-
diers' Relief),
258 00
C. L. Heywood, for gravel,
1,674 00
Amounts carried forward^
$32,115 07
4,385 89
51
Amounts brought forward^
Paid Jesse Simpson, for gravel,
Samuel Walcott, "
Jeremiah McOart}", for stone,
F. W. Mead, "
Boston & Maine R. R. Co., for
transportation of gravel,
Fitchburg R, R. Co., for transpor-
tation of gravel,
W. A. Sanborn, for brick,
L. Winch, "
D. Gore & Son, for paving blocks,
J. W. Kidney, for edgestones,
Samuel Walcott, for filling mate-
rial on Mystic Avenue,
A. H. Dix, for drain-pipe,
Owen Cunningham, for teaming,
John Carr, "
J. McCarroU, "
F. Buttemer, "'
C. Burke, ''
James Htzpatrick, "
John Welch, "
Jeremiah McCartj^ "
Dennis Murray, "
Martin Gill, "
Patrick Farrell, ''
John McKenna, "
John Riley, ''
Abigail O'Brien, "
Elizabeth Skehan, *'
John Hickey, "
F. Mongan, "
Henry Gray, "
W. B. Munroe, "
Amounts carried forward^
$32,115 07 $208,736 15
237 00
44 80
129 60
1,170 00
5,885 51
154
94
14
50
38
50
211
96
8
40
269
50
7
79
260
00
72
00
294
00
182
00
240
00
180
00
132
00
112
00
60
00
250
00
184
00
134
00
162
00
155
00
324
50
775
00
509
50
905
50
280
00
$45,499 07 $208,736 15
2
$45,499 07 $208,736 15
h
242 00
112 00
174 00
172 00
78 00
76 00
g.
498 15
110 45
40 30
14 75
Amounts brought forward^
Paid Michael Norton, for teaming,
D. Radley, "
Thos. Tighe, "
Mary Crimmins, "
Margaret A^'lward, ''
Mary Mahoney, "
Seward Dodge, blacksmitliing,
M. Lynch, "
T. McGrath, ''
Doty & Collins, "
Timothj^ Brennan, sharpening
tools, 30 50
Cook, R^^mes & Co., hammers,
picks, etc.,
J. Anthony, hammer handles,
Parker & G-annett, shovels, etc.,
Edward O'Brien, horseshoeing,
J. Leland, repairing carts, etc.,
Henry Gra}^ use of horse,
G. H. Sampson, for powder,
N. Tufts & Son, for grain,
E. M. Marshall, for ha}^ and straw,
F. P. Ladd, "- ''
J. P. Ferr3% for ha}^,
W. M. Hadley, for coal, etc.,
Frank Shute & Co., for bellows,
J. Bartley & Co., for oil, etc.,
Morse & Whyte, for gravel screens,
Mark Leigbton, for carpenter
work,
S. W. Fuller, for lumber,
F. W. Hannaford, for harness work,
N. L. Pennock, '' -'
A. B. McDonald, " *'
Amounts carried forward, $50,728 14 $208,736 15
222
15
70
00
143 92
340
71
227
75
108
75
291
50
1,398
24
324
93
43
62
41
80
62
27
14
00
.42
31
17
00
153
87
39
71
62
01
81
23
5
15
53
Amounts brougJit forward, S50,728 14 $208,736 15
Paid Town of Medford, half cost main-
taining Middlesex Ave. in 1875, 191 65
City of Boston, water rates at
stables, 20 00
F. Davis, for anvil and hammer, 10 00
Stephen Adams, for brooms, 8 00
C. H. Nichols, for axle-grease, 9 84
Fire Association of Philadelphia,
premium insurance on city
stables, 120 00
H. A. Carney, for trees, 77 00
Doe & Hunnewell, for lumber, 16 91
M. Eagan, for watering streets, 15 00
Sargent & Adams, use of land for
gravel dump, 100 00
Heirs of Samuel Rand, for use
of land,
E Barrj^ for mowing grass,
J. A. Cummings & Co., printing.
Hooper, Lewis & Co., for station-
ery,
B. Spooner, advertising,
Lewis Putnam, veterinary surgeon,
H. W. Raymond, for hardware,
Somerville Water Works account,
setting watering trough, 33 75
Town of Winchester, tax on gravel
land, 9 43
Towft of Wakefield, tax on gravel
land, 23 89
Town of Waltham, tax on gravel
land, 168 30
Franklin Henderson, Superintend-
ent of Streets, 1,350 00
10
00
21
00
15
50
13
95
6
30
8
00
16
61
Amounts carried forward, $52,973 27 $208,736 15
56
Amount brought forward^
Highways (Concord Avenue).
Paid Highways account, cost of con-
structing from Prospect St. to
Springfield St.
Highways (Concord Avenue).
Paid laborers,
Highways account, for stone used
between Springfield St. and Leon
St.
Martin Gill, teaming,
Owen Cunningham, teaming,
Christopher Burke,
Michael Norton,
John Welch,
Hemy Gray,
Thomas Tighe,
Abigail O'Brien,
James McCarroU,
Jeremiah McCart}',
Patrick Farrell,
Mar}^ Mahoney,
Mary Crimmins,
Highways (Glen Street).
Paid Highwa}' account, cost of construct-
ing from Flint St. to Oliver St.
Highways (Newton Street).
Paid Highways account, cost of con-
structing,
Highways (Highland Avenue
Widening).
Paid Martin Moore, verdict of Court
for land damages.
Amounts carried forward^
$273,606 92
162 00
180
00
16
00
8
00
8
00
8
00
12
00
8
00
12
00
12
00
8
00
12
00
12
00
12
00
12
00
3,045 25
482 00
151 80
953 50
1 17
17 $278,239 47
57
Amounts brought forward,
aid costs of Court,
Sundry persons, witness fees in
Moore case,
S. Richards, for raising Elizabeth
Blackbird's house,
George Blackbird, carpenter work
on do.,
Patrick Terry, mason work on do.,
J. \V. Drake, plumbing at do.,
Francis Mongan, filling material
at do., 108 75
u
17
$278,239
47
110
76
40
80
60
00
150
00
170
00
10
55
652 03
Highways (Middlesex Avenue).
Paid County Treasurer, Count^^ Com-
missioners' assessment for city's
proportion of constructing bridge
over M^^stic River, 3,401 12
Highways (Milk Street Widening).
Paid Patrick Terr3\ for land taken and
for damages,
Francis Mongan, for land taken
and for damages,
City of Cambridge, for filling at
Miller's River,
Highways (Broadway Widening).
Paid sundry persons, witness fees in
*'Holt" case,
G. W. Colbath, for estimates in
'^Holt" case,
G. W. Colbath, Jr., for estimates
''Holt" case,
George R. Kelso, expert in " Holt"
case,
Amou7it carried forward,
500
00
150
00
319
70
969 70
17
60
*jyj%/ t \J
12
50
12
50
25
00
67 60
$283,329 92
58
Amount brought forward^ $283,329 92
Interest.
(On Funded Debt.)
Paid coupons of Sidewalk Loan Bonds,
Nos. 4 to 10 inclusive ; Town
Loan Bonds, Nos. 1 and 3 to 8,
inclusive ; School Loan Bonds,
Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive ; and City
Loan Bonds, Nos. 1 to 17 and
19 to 187, inclusive ; and Sewer
Loan Bonds, Nos. 1 to 7, inclu-
sive : —
$140,000.00, 1 year at 7 per cent, $9,800 00
46,000.00, 6 months at 7 per cent, 1,610 00
891,000.00, 1 year at 6^ per cent, 57,915 00
25,000.00, 6 months at 6^ percent, 812 50
115,000.00, 1 year at 6 per cent, 6,900 00
39,854.00, 1 year at 5J per cent, 2,192 00
61,000.00, 6 months at SJ percent, 1,677 50
35,000,00, 6 months at 5 per cent, 875 00
$81,782 00
Less on coupon, not for
full time, $49 00
Less coupons, not paid
(credited Sundry
Persons account
in Table C), 325 00
374 00
81,408 00
(On Temporary Loans,)
Paid Brewster, Basset & Co., on notes
for $105,000.00, 11 days at 5^
per cent, 176 46
Amounts carried forward, $176 46 $283,329 92
59
Amounts brought fonvard $176 46 $283,329 92
Paid Boston Five Cent Savings Bank,
on note for $50,000, 3 months
3 daj^s at 5 per cent, 645 83
Warren Institution for Savings, on
note for $50,000, 6 months at
5 percent, 1,250 00
Boston Five Cents Savings Bank,
. on note for $100,000, 6 months
at 5 per cent, 2,500 00
Aaron Sargent, trustee, on note for
$20,000.00, 5 months and 1 day
at 5 per cent, 419 44
Bunker Hill Bank, on note for
$50,000.00, 6 months at 5 per
cent, 1,250 00
People's National Bank, on note
for $20,000.00, 6 months and
3 days at 5 per cent, 508 33
Charles Wilson, on note for
$5,000.00, 6 months and 1 day at
5 per cent, 125 69
Brewster, Bassett & Co., on note
for $10,000.00, 1 month and
26 days at 5^ per cent, 85 56
Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund of the City of Cambridge,
on note for $13,500.00, 4 mos.
and 12 days at 4 per cent, 198 00
Warren Institution for Savings,
on note for $50,000.00, 6 months
at 4 per cent, 1,000 00
and 1 month and 3 daj's at 3J
per cent, 160 42
Amounts carried forward, $8,319 73 $283,329 92
60
Amounts brought forwai d, $8,319 73 $283,329 92
Paid Boston Five Cents Savings Bank,
on note for $50,000.00, 8 mos.
at 5 per cent. 1,666 67
on note for $100,000.00, 6 mos.
at 4 per cent, 2,000 00
on note for » 100,000 00, 5 mos.
at 3^ per cent, 1,458 33
Mrs. M. M. Runey, on note for
$2,000.00, 5 months at ^ per
cent, 29 17
Maverick National Bank, on note
for $25,000.00, 8 months and 3
days at 5 per cent, " 843 75
Bunker Hill National Bank, on
note for $50,000.10, 6 months
and 3 daj's at 5 per cent, 1,016 67
Aaron Sargent, trustee, on note for
$20,000.00, 6 months at 4 per
cent,
and 1 month at 3^ per cent,
Charles Wilson, on note for
$5,000.00, 5 months at 4 per
cent,
and 1 month at 3| per cent,
Mrs. Sarah E. Fiske, on note for
$4,000.00, 21 days at 3| per cent, 8 16
400
00
58
33
83
33
14
58
1
15,898 72
On Funded Debt, 81,408 00
Temporary Loans, 15,898 72
97,306 72
Liquor Licenses.
Paid State Treasurer, one fourth of
sum received for licenses, 431 25
Amount carried forward^ $381,067 89
61
Amount brought forward^ $381,067 89
Miscellaneous.
Paid J. E. Farwell & Co , for printing
annual reports 1875,
Sundry bills, for printing,
Alfred Mudge & Son, for printing
Municipal Register,
J. A. Cummings & Co., for printing,
Horace Partridge, for printing,
Berry & Bouve, for printing,
George B. King, for printing,
H. W. Pitman, advertising,
Thomas Scott, ''
J. O. Hayden, ^'
R. M. Palsifer & Co. ''
Bourne Spooner, '*
advertising ordinances,
M. R. Warren, for stationer}*.
Ward & Gay, ''
Cutter, Tower & Co., "
Hooper, Lewis & Co., "
H. T. Johnson & Co., ''
City Engineer's Assistants, car
fares, 31 80
Geo. A. Kimball, use of team as
City Engineer, 200 00
Ward Officers, 136 00
J. C. Magoun, sealer of weights
and measures, 100 00
C. A. Small, pound-keeper for
1875 and 1876, 50 00
Cambridge Gas Light Co., for gas
in City Hall,
Brine & Clark, for fuel,
L. G. Burnham & Co., for fuel.
Amounts carried forward^ $4,362 42 $381,067 89
$687 50
389
38
344
92
282
00
112
75
16
50
118
40
3
00
75
00
8S
30
9
76
220
49
208
65
463
36
47
88
14
25
72
35
6
00
458
73
31
50
193
90
62
Amounts hr ought forward^
Paid Thomas Long, for carpenter work,
T. W. Driscoll, " "
Albert Caswell, " "
Ingalls & Kendrickson, repairing
heating apparatus,
A. M. Sibley, mason work,
S. J. Wood, repairing locks, etc.,
H. W. Raymond, hardware, etc.,
Howe & Flint, hardware, etc.,
Chelmsford Foundry Co., for iron
work at City Hall, 20 75
G. W. Manning, painting flag-
staffs,
labor on staff,
J. W. Spear, labor on flag-staffs,
washing windows, etc.,
labor,
W. J. London, expressing,
J. L. Taylor, carpenter work at
, City Hall,
H. W. Kimball, sawing wood, and
labor at City Hall,
L. M. Maynard, for labor, manure,
etc.,
Horatio McBean, painting and
glazing,
Homer, Lane & Co., for cuspa-
dores,
Charles Holmes & Son, for brooms,
brushes, etc.,
Storage on stoves,
Cit}^ of Lowell, for board of tru-
ants, 370 90
State Reform School, for board of
boys, 78 00
$4,362 42
S381,067
89
47
30
45
13
7
30
3
23
21
75
18
00
19
97
16
95
52
00
21
00
12
00
19
00
8
15
27
25
660
89
61
65
67
50
83
90
8
33
15
57
9
00
Amounts carried forward, $6,057 94 $381,067 89
63
Amounts brought forward, $6,057 94 $381,067 89
Paid Support of Poor account, amount
paid from that account for board
of boys in State Reform School,
Patrick Ratfert}', return of deaths,
H. B. Runey, '^ ^'
B. F. Wyeth, '' ''
Martin Binne}^ clerical services,
Douglas Frazar, extra compen-
sation as Auditor,
Janitors at ward meetings,
G. F. Morgan, for abstracts from
Middlesex deeds, to Ma}' 1,
Geo. I. Vincent, for abstracts from
Middlesex deeds from May 1,
Norton Bros., for funeral wreath,
etc.
Jail us Mann, maintenance of team
amount paid witness fees in sun-
dr}* cases, 54 20
amount paid for team for wit-
nesses,
w^atching, etc., at City Hall,
amount paid for washing, hard-
ware, etc.,
M. J. Lincoln, for washing.
Sundry persons, for ringing bells,
1 7th of June and 4th of July, 33 00
Chelsea Brass Band, music, June
17,
Lynn Cornet Band, music, July 4,
J. H. McCarty, music, July 4,
999th Battery, for firing salutes,
A. L. Sanborn, carriage hire, July
4,
Amounts carried forward, $8,022 86 $381,067 89
39
42
69
25
100
25
2
50
119
00
50
00
44
00
214
85
133
33
25
00
500
00
4
00
75
75
63
46
14
90
82
00
50
00
180
00
100
00
10
00
64
Amounts brought forward, $8,022 85 $381,067 89
Paid B. M. Wedger, for fire- works, 90 00
N. Harding, for goblets, 14 27
John Flannigan, for building band-
stands and staging for fire- works, 24 75
J. Young and H. W. Kimball,
services at fire works, 5 00
D. F. Hulsman, for building band-
stand, 15 00
Caldwell & Odiorne, for flag-staff, 225 00
Joseph Young, for building band-
stand, 15 00
Cyrus Carpenter & Co., for venti-
lator, 14 75
Jesse Simpson, for release of tax-
titles, 153 72
Sundry persons, services as ap-
praisers of estates, 60 00
Thomas Cunningham, use of horse
and carriage, 7 00
Fairbanks, Brown & Co., for seal-
er's scale and weights, 62 00
Hurnham & Lowell, for bracket, 12 50
N. Dennett, gas fixtures, 13 11
E. B. Vreeland, clerical services
on Park betterment assess-
ments, 17 00
T. M. Durell, clerical services on
Park betterment assessments, 11 37
County Commissioners, costs in
case of Hadley for abatement on
taxes, 100 00
Dennis Mahoney, for damage to
horse on highway, 50 00
G. H. Koyce, for serving notices, 3 90
Amounts carried forward, $8,917 22 $381,067 89
65
Amounts brought forward,
Paid L. L. Parker, for serving writs,
etc.,
North British and Mercantile Ins.
Co., premium of insurance on
City Hall,
John Turner & Co., labor on
boundary stone,
B. F. Thompson, labor on bound-
ary stone,
R. M. Yale, for awnings,
Asa Durgin, for ice,
F. G. Williams, for registering
births,
J. H. Bufford's Sons, for printing
bonds,
Somerville Water Works account,
for standpipes, etc., for street
watering purposes,
Wm. H. Brine, for serving war-
rants, etc.,
Martin for Gill, constructing drive-
way in front of High School
House,
Hugh Carney, for trees in front of
High School House,
Water Services account, for water
pipe at High School House,
J. W. Kidney, for edgestones in
front of High School House,
John Turner, for granite work at
High School House,
Francis Mongan, for sodding,
grading, etc., in front of High
School House, 528 98
Amounts carried forward, $11,979 08 $381,067 89
5
,917
22 $381,067 89
29
40
26
40
9
56
2
25
25
00
43
30
96
00 .
20
00
298
75
35
00
757
72
91
00
14
55
430
95
653
00
66
Amounts brought forward^
Paid C. H. Dassance, for sign boards,
A. J. Carter, for furniture,
Flynn Bros., for chairs, etc.,
F. G. Williams, for de iveiing and
adjusting tax bills,
Charles Robinson, court fees, etc.,
8. C. Darling, court fees, etc.,
paid for map of Somerville,
City of Boston, water rates at City
Hall,
Charles Pierce, for gas-fixtures at
City Hall,
E. R. Morse, for moving safe,
H. R Taylor, for drawers for En-
gineer's office,
Post-Office, for postage stamps,
I'ost 139, G. A. R., for momoiial
day,
Daniel Pratt's Sons, for clock,
A. L. Sanborn, carriage hire,
W. Daly & Son, carriage hire,
Webb & Stevens, for lamp,
J. A. Porter, damage to horse on
Newton St.,
C. D. Eliot, sundry expenses as
City Engineer,
services of assistants in 1875
in excess of appropriation,
G. W. Lawson, carpenter work.
Fire Association of Philadelphia,
premiun of insurance on old Po-
lice Station,
A. E. Mann, substitute for City
Messenger,
11,979
08
$381,067 89
9
50
25
00
59
50
350
00
199
30
80
34
11
50
50 00
118 35
6 00
118 00
79 00
300 00
20 00
10 00
12 00
9 35
37 50
27 90
352 26
32 45
17 50
12 00
Amounts carried forward,
$13,916 53 $381,067 89
67
Amounts brought forward, $13,916 53 $381,067 89
Paid L. A. Dimond, newspaper sub-
scription, 9 00
G. H. Buxton, carriage hire, 5 00
Public Park Betterment Assess-
ment account, assessment on
City Ledge on Bond St , 159" 01
Boston Belting Co., for hose, 17 20
A. L. Lovejoy, damage by defect
in highway, 14 50
John H. Kenneson, damage from
collision with tree in highway, 200 00
E. H. Darling, for taking affidavits
in bankrupt cases, 7 25
C. B. Morton, for wire screens, 5 00
Somerville Water Works ac-
count, labor on watering trough
and drinking fountain, 78 54
John Wilson, services with assess-
ors, 16 50
Aaron Sargent, salary as treas.
of Commissioners of Sinking
Fund, 150 00
John P. Healey, legal services, 35 00
costs in lawsuit, 57 61
Daily Advertiser, advertising, 7 00
Sundry persons, serving notices, 8 00
Frost & Adams, for tracing cloth,
etc., 31 75
Miscellaneous Watering Streets
account, city's proportion of
watering in certain streets, 434 25
Putnam, Wiggin and Upton, for
poultry for Christmas, 125 17
Sturtevant Bros., for poultry for
Christmas, 27 50
Amounts carried forward, $15,804 81 $381,067 89
68
Amounts hr ought forward ^
Paid sundry persons, for expressing,
$15,304 81 $381,067 89
labor, oil, matches, etc.,
41
97
E. H. Brabrook, for desks,
170
00
15 516 78
Miscellaneous (Watering Streets).
A-fJ ^XJ A. \J fl \J
Paid Michael Eagan, for watering.
4,490
16
City of Boston, for water,
500
00
Sundry bills, for advertising, etc..
17
00
5 007 1 6
Police.
tJjKJxJ 1 1 IJ
Paid M. C. Parkhurst, Chief,
1,500
00
R. R. Perry, Captain,
1,200
00
J. B. Alden, Lieutenant,
200
00
Samuel R. Dow, Sergeant and
Lieutenant,
1,091
72
C. C. Folsom, patrolman and Ser-
geant,
1,039
23
S. A. Brown, patrolman.
1,006
50
Geo. W. Bean, "
1,006
50
C. D. Clark, "
1,006
50
N. F. Caswell, "
998
25
J. E. Coolidge, "
216
00
J. G. Cunningham, "
1,006
50
Isaac S. Campbell, ''
781
00
C. C, Cavanaugh, "
1,002
38
Geo. Cullis, "-
987
25
Albert Fisk, "
759
50
J. E. Fuller, "
1,006
50
John Hafford, "
998
25
M. H. Kinsley, "
1,006
50
Ivan Laighton, '*
1,003
75
Howard Lowell, ''
286
00
John H. McGarr, ''
921
25
Amounts carried forward^
$19,023 58 $401,591 83
G9
Amounts brought forward^
$19,023 58 %^
101,591 83
Paid Edward McGarr, patrolman,
1,006 50
J. W. Oliver,
1,006 50
S. C. Rollins,
1,001 00
F. W. Slade, "
1,006 50
P. W. Skinner, **
882 75
A. L. Staples, "
1,003 75
Rufus Slmte, "
671 00
L. H. Snow, "
1,006 50
0. H. Webber, "
.■'
992 75
S. H. Whitcomb,
1,006 50
D. H. Rinn, *'
(special).
241 00
B. F. Sheridan, ''
((
377 00
G. W. Bulfincb, ''
((
93 00
»
Daniel Smith, "
u
96 00
Chas. Muhlich, "
((
10 00
M. C. Parkhurst, lock-up
keeper,
200 00
J. J. Giles, for w^ashing,
47 22
Asa Durgin, for ice, 1875 and 1876,
60 00
H. A. Winship, for billies.
28 00
Scovill Manuf. Co., for buttons,
13 50
Cutter, Tower & Co., for stationery,
9 74
Union Glass Co., for lanterns,
15 00
L. H. Brown, for carriage hire.
22 50
C. M. Blake, for newspapers.
11 25
•
L. A. Dimond, "
7 60
G. H. Cowdin, for drugs
., alcohol.
etc..
17 43
M. C. Parkhurst, amount
; paid ad-
vertising.
6 00
R. R. Perr3% for travelling
; expenses.
10 80
James Bartlcy, for
crackers.
cheese, etc.,
124 84
Sturtevant Bros., cheese, i
soap, etc.,
27 42
carriage hire,
14 00
Amounts carried forward^
$30,039 63 $401,591 83
70
Amounts brought forward.
Paid G. H. Buxton, carriage hire,
Sundry persons, for printing, medi-
cal services, expressing, etc.,
Police Station Incidentals.
Paid J. J. Giles, janitor,
Cambridge Gas Light Co., gas bills,
in old police station in 1875,
Brine & Clark, for fuel,
L. G. Burnliam& Co., for fuel,
E. H. Brabrook, for furniture,
J.J. Giles, for paint, oil, etc.
for-washing, cleaning, etc.,
for labor,
substitute janitor during vaca-
tion,
M. C. Parkhurst, for manure.
Sidewalk Assessment account,
sidewalk on Bow St.,
K. Hollings & Co., for chandelier,
N. Dennett, for gas-fixtures, plumb-
ing, etc.,
Mj'stic Water Board, water rates,
Mark Leighton, for witness stand,
Albert Caswell, for carpenter work,
Leonard Arnold, " ''
D. Brooks & Co , mason work,
Edward Cahill, ^'
Watson & Bisbee, for balusters,
etc., 40 00
Flj-nn Bros., for padding and re-
pairing cells, 25 00
M. W. Pierce & Co., gas-fixtures, 11 45
$30,039
63 i
H01,591 83
3
00
10
21
30,052 84
900
00
1,016
70
72
80
214
50
173
40
180
00
25
62
40
30
7
84
10
00
7
00
136
88
48
00
67
99
41
00
14
00
84
39
54
60
17
37
40
00
Amounts carried forivard, $3,228 84 $431,644 67
71
Ainounts brought forward^
Paid Chelmsford Foundry Co., for horse
posts,
Enoch Robinson, for keys, etc.,
O. Newell, hanging bells,
James Gwynn, expressing,
J. H. Clough, register tops,
Hariford Steam Boiler Ins. Co.,
premium of insurance on boiler,
Seward Dodge, blacksmithing,
H. W. Raymond, hardware, etc.,
Robert O. Dennett, for repairs, la-
bor, etc.,
James Bartley, for oil, matches,
etc.,
Howe & Flint, for repairing water
cooler,
S. J. Wood, for repairing lock,
C. Holmes & Son, coal scoop,
D. Cutter, for cleaning clock,
Barker & Tibbetts, expressing,
F. A. Titus, examining drains, etc.,
Public Library.
Paid Lockwood, Brooks & Co., for
books,
James Campbell, for books,
F. Leypoldt, for Library Journal,
J. S. Paine, for table,
G. B. Sargent, for stamp,
J. A. Cummings & Co., for print-
ing.
H. V. Butler, for book,
H. A. Adams, librarian,
Lizzie Stevens, asst. librarian.
Amounts carried forward ,
$3,223 84 $431,644 67
15
00
17
33
4
00
10
50
7
25
20
00
20
15
13
04
50 91
5 48
4
25
1
00
1
50
2
00
1
50
1
25
3,404 00
812
89
63
94
5
00
55
20
20
00
202
75
7
50
700
00
300
00
$2,167 28 $135,048 67
72
Amounts brought forward^
Paid E. G. Colman, asst. librarian,
Herbert Ma3^nard, asst. "
W. J. London, expressing,
Public Park.
Paid Cape Ann Granite Co., for iron
fence,
Laborers,
J. Breck & Sons, for tools and
grass seed,
Hermann Grundel, for laying out
and grading,
for trees, shrubbery, etc.,
M. M. Fuller, for trees,
Seman Klous, for loam and sods,
Jeremiah McCarty, for loam,
Martin Gill, "
Daniel Kadley,
John Carr,
Charles Booth,
Mrs. N. Baldwin,
Mrs. A. O'Brien,
Mrs. Mary Crimmins, "
J. P. Prichard, ''
Henry Gray, "•
E. M. Marshall, '^
John Downey, "
John Madden, "
Jere Murphy, *'
J. P. Prichard, for earth,
Mrs. A. O'Brien, for teaming,
Martin Gill, ''
Jeremiah McCarty, *'
Jeremiah McCarty, for stone,
Amounts carried for ivard^
4(
$2,167 28 $435,048 67
39 45
23 40
26 25
2,256 38
9,942 38
2,344 05
308 89
600
00
386
30
338
00
689
06
993
08
160
95
14
80
14
06
94
72
22
20
68
82
106
93
124
32
57
72
68
82
86
95
42
55
15
91
66
25
148
62
264
50
216
50
163
20
$17,339 58 $437,305 05
73
Amounts brought forward, $17,339 58 $437,305 05
Paid Henry Gra}^, for stone, 336 00
Boston and Maine Railroad Co.,
freight on gravel, 699 05
Jeremiah McCarty, for earth, * 70 00
Calvin Horton, boring for water, 22 75
Braman, Dow & Co., fitting foun-
tain, etc., 12 17
Somerville Water Works account,
for water gate, labor, etc., 193 57
Chelmsford Foundry Co., for set-
tees, etc.,
Doe & Hunnewell, for lumber,
R. A. Melvin, for seats,
H. M. Bird, for lamp posts,
Charlestown Gas Co., lampposts.
Tufts Bros., for lanterns,
D. Gould, for burners,
J. H. Hollis, for painting posts,
D. Brooks & Co., for iron posts,
etc.,
T. W. Littlefield, for water pots,
J. Leland, for repairing roller,
E. Bradbury, for printing,
• Journal Newspaper Co., advertis-
ing,
Daily Advertiser, advertising,
Mark Leighton, carpenter work,
P. Harrington, sharpening tools,
C. E. Edlefsen & Co., for broom,
Thomas O'Conner, for estate
taken,
Edward A. Foster, for estate taken,
Middlesex Registry, for recording
deeds,
Amounts carried forward, $22,045 18 $437,305 05
75
60
16
89
55
00
171
00
90
00
122
00
75
00
6
80
8
00
9
10
3
50
5
00
2
50
2
00
23
80
3
10
87
1,700
00
1,000
00
1
90
74
Amounts brought forward, $22,045 18 $437,305 05
Piiid Taxes account, taxes on land
taken, 120 45
Sidewalk Assessment account,
sidewalk on Broadway, 222 12
Highway Betterment Assessment
account, assessment on Win-
throp Ave., 3,070 00
on Chauncey Ave., 3,267 50
28,725 25
The cost of the Park to
Dec. 31, 1875,
as by the report
for that year was, $185,002 63
Expended as above, 28,725 25
Total,
213,787 88
Less credit as in
Table D,
1,392 21
Cost of Park,
212,395 67
Public Park Maintenance.
Paid L. B. Angier, labor,
392
50
M W. Murphy, labor.
392
50
George Gerrior, **
128
24
Michael Hicks, "
58
87
Eichard Falvey, *'
13
50
D. E. Lovering, resetting posts,
44
87
John P. Prichard, manure, loam.
etc.,
498
50
for granite roller,
25
00
*' labor,
48
00
"• earth, etc..
55
30
M. W. Murphy, for garden roller.
etc.,
7
20
Amounts carried forward, $1,664 48 $466,030 30
27
13
19
80
19
80
86
68
43
00
4
00
13
68
25
00
30
00
17
50
75
Amounts bronght forward, $1,664 48 $466,030 30
Paid Miscellaneous account, cost of
summer and tool houses, 956 00
Parker & Gannett, grass seed,
tools, etc.,
Parker & Gannett, for lawn mower,
J. T, Glines, for mowing machine,
H. M. Hutchins & Co., for paint-
ing summer and tool houses,
T. Murphy, for shrubs, etc.,
Bishop & Bro., for ladder,
L. G. Burnham & Co., for fuel,
T. W. Littlefield, for oil tank,
J. H. Clough, for plans and spe-
cifications,
D. K. Whiten, for tool handles,
Gallishaw & Kennealy, for hand-
cart, wheelbarrow and repair-
ing tools,
M. W. Murphy, for couplings, etc.,
R. A. Melvin, for settees,
C. E. Edlefsen & Co., for tools,
etc.,
Williams & Ashley, for naphtha,
J. D. Gould,
Perham & Rollins, expressing,
Chelmsford Foundry Co., repair-
ing settees, 6 00
Wadsworth Bros. & Rowland, for
alcohol, 2 83
Doe & Hunnewell, sawing and
planing lumber,
G O. Burnham, for straw,
Sundr}' persons, for matches, alco-
hol, haixlware, and drain-pipe,
Amount carried forward ,
So
45
5
45
70
00
15
26
9
00
6
90
5
45
3 00
3 31
2 52
3,222 24
$469,252 54
76
Amount brought forward^
Salaries.
Paid Austin Bt'lknap, mayor,
Charles ¥j. Oilman, city clerk,
Aaron Sargent, treasurer,
Geo. A. Kimball, city engineer,
S. C. Darling, city solicitor,
Donglas Frazar, auditor,
A. H. Carvill, city physician,
Geo. I. Vincent, clerk to assess-
ors,
Jairus Mann, city messenger,
Solomon Davis, clerk of common
council,
Thomas Cunningham, assessor,
John C. Tenney, "
F. G. Williams, "
Geo. Smith, assistant assessor,
A. J. Taylor, "
Amiel Colman, "
Silas H. Holland, "
E. M. Blaisdell, assistant to city
clerk,
S. A. Miles, assistant to treasurer.
Engineer's assistants,
School Contingent.
Paid Joshua H. Davis, salar}^ as super-
intendent of schools,
E. A. Smith, truant oflScer,
Janitors,
Cit}^ of Boston, water rates,
Thomas Groom & Co., for pens,
pencils, etc.,
George B. King, for printing,
Amounts carried forivardy
$469,252 54 \
$1,000 00
2,000 00
2,700 00
2,100 00
1,800 00
250 00
700 00
1,200 00
1,300 00
350 00
700 00
700 00
700 00
200 00
200 00
200 00
200 00
500 00
500 00
1,549 54
18,849 54
2,500
00
1,000
00
3,275
41
351
42
206
25
154
96
$7,488 04 $488,102 08
77
Amounts brovght forward,
Paid J. E. Farwell & Co., for printing,
for printing reports,
J. L. Hammett, for books, etc.,
George B. King, " *'
Crane & Perry & A. A. Perr}^,
for books,
R. S. Davis & Co., for books,
George R. Bradford, "
W. C. Clark, ''
L. A. Dimond, "
F. E. Bottoral}^ "
H. T. Johnson & Co., "
J. W. C. Gilman & Co., ''
G. A. Southwortti, for printing,
J. A. Cummings & Co., "
N. S. Dearborn, printing diplomas,
W. N. Goddard, paper, etc..
Bourne Spooner, advertising,
H. W. Pitman, "
J. O. Hayden, *'
S. H. Hadley, tuning pianos,
W. G. Shattuck, for inkstands,
A. G. Whitcomb, ''
E. H. Lincoln, photographing,
Wakefield Rattan Co., for mats,
O. F. Howe, for dusters,
Charles Holmes & Son, for labor
on stoves, mats, dusters, etc.,
Carpenter Bros., for brushes, etc.,
Charlestown Gas Co., for gas,
Cambridge Gas Light Co., for gas,
S. R. Burke, expressing,
Thorpe's Express, "•
Stilphen & Co., "
Amounts carried forward, $10,382 53 $488,102 08
$7,488
04 $488,102 08
15
00
111
65
1,192
26
517
21
58
75
20
31
13
12
170
02
21
11
48
07
5
50
3
24
35
40
7
00
36
45
15
00
5
00
3
00
9
75
10
00
17
65
17
40
60
00
23
89
19
50
71
63
5
75
93
89
254
39
7
75
5
35
19
45
78
Amounts brought forward, $10,382 53 $488,102 08
Paid Sarah Monahan, for cleaning, 8 67
J. K. Abbott, for use of Claren-
don Hall, 10 00
J M. Davidson, care of Morse
Hall and labor, 17 00
D. H. Rinn, light furnished in
school-house, 10 50
Cambridge Water Board, water
rates in Union and Webster
School Houses, 19 00
J. W. Cook, for moving piano, 3 00
Sundry persons, for labor, express-
ing, cleaning, etc., 10 95
10,461 65
School Teachers' Salaries.
The salaries are as follows : —
Principal in High School, 2,400 00
First Assistant in High School, 1,800 00
One Assistant, 1,200 00
Three Assistants, each, 1,000 00
One Grammar School teacher, 2,000 00
Four Grammar School teachers,
each, 1,800 00
Assistants in Grammar Schools,
and teachers in the Primary
Schools, each, from 375 to 700 00
Music Teacher, 1,050 00
Aggregate amount paid, 66,600 34
School House Repairs.
Paid Stevens & Scofield, for carpenter
work,
Mark Leighton, for carpenter work,
John Flanagan, *'
Amounts carrkd fo)imrd^ $1,251 61 $565,164 07
564
35
15
00
652
26
79
Amounts brougJit forward,
$1,231 61 $565,104 07
Paid J. E. Beath, for carpenter work,
102 67
J. P. Ferry, ''
3 09
J. VV. Spear, *'
12 64
E. M. Paul, ''
62 85
T. Driscoll, ''
117 54
J. L. Taylor, ''
88 55
G. T. Buinham & Co., ''
519 18
R. A. Melvin,
484 72
Thomas Long, ''
312 39
D. W. Crocker, '<•
23 10
Samuel Perry, *'
57 21
Albert Caswell, ''
28 00
D. McLeod, "
20 50
D. W. Robbins, *'
36 49
Daniel Brooks, mason work,
1,472 58
Patrick Terry, "
107 40
Edward Caliill, *'
76 00
A. M. Siblev, ''
21 50
C. H. Roberts, "
61 68
R. 0. Dennett, for whitewashing,
8 00
Brine & Clark, fof cement.
8 70
Henry McElwin, for blackboards,
98 72
J. A. Swasey, *'
254 84
J. L. Hammett, '^
86 60
Edward Earley, for slating and
repairing roofs.
457 75
M. W. Pierce & Co , for repairing
heating apparatus.
374 42
Charles Holmes & Son, for repair-
ing heating apparatus,
451 93
J. A. Merrifield, for repairing
heating apparatus,
13 28
W. L. Snow & Co., do..
139 91
C. H. Tufts, for painting and
glazing,
87 08
Amounts carried forward.
$6,820 96 $565,164 07
80
Amounts brought forward,
Paid O. P. Wiley, for painting and glazing,
T. E. Wentworth & Co., ''
D. W. McDermott, ''
D. McDermott, ''
Hiram Tribble, "
J. H. Hollis, "
J. Franklin, '*
C. H. McKenna & Co., for gas
fixtures,
N. Dennett, for gas fixtures,
J. W. Drake, "
Cambridge Gas Light Co., piping,
C. Sullivan, for plumbing,
F. A. Titus, "
Boston Belting Co., for hose.
Water Service Assessment account,
for service pipe,
S. P. Taylor, for drain pipe,
O. Nowell, for adjusting bells,
E. H. Brabrook, for carpets, etc.,
S. J. Wood, for repairing locks,
Ward & Waldron, for paper hang-
ings,
A. G. Whitcomb, for desks, etc.,
Hugh Carne}^, for trees,
E. Mattoon, for heating valves,
Charles Cooper, for ventilating
pipe,
P2. Robinson, for keys,
Daniel Pratt's Sons, for clock,
E. S. Bailey, for repairing clocks,
David Cutter, *'
C. P. Sharp, '*
Jasper Stone, '*
Amounts carried forward, $8,626 99 3565,164 07
$6,820 96 $565,164 07
39
85
7
50
45
37
92
20
2
83
262
22
24
00
103
25
48
71
1
50
12
83
25
50
215
21
34
40
34
39
48
36
31
32
69
15
• 10
00
18
12
504
32
94
50
12
50
28
00
2
75
9
00
15
50
3
25
6
00
3
50
,626
99
$565,
,164
07
6
00
45
50
5
00
15
90
12
30
9
15
7
00
11
60
81
Amounts hroxight forward^
Paid G. W. Bartlett, for repairing clocks,
Barker & Tibbetts, for ventilators,
fire brick, and expressing,
Thomas Goodhue, for expressing,
Perham & Rollins, **
Webb & Stevens, for lamp,
Fletcher & Libby, for ladders, etc.,
" *' for hand hose
carriage,
James Gwynn, for expressing,
Public Park Betterment Assessment
account, assessment on Cross St. 52 87
Highwa}" Betterment Assessment
account, assessment on Warren
Avenue,
Sundr}^ Insurance Co.s' premiums
on insurance on school-houses,
J. E. Parsons, for dusters, brooms,
etc.,
D. E. Whitten, dusters, brooms, etc.,
John E. Tuttle, '' " "
C. E. Edlefsen & Co., dusters,
brooms, etc.,
Packard & Burrill, dusters, brooms,
etc.,
Murph}^ Leavens & Co., dusters,
brooms, etc.,
S. T. Littlefield, dusters, brooms,
etc.,
D. White & Son, dusters, brooms,
etc.,
Charles Tufts, for rent of Chapel,
for school-room.
Amounts carried forward^ $10,220 93 $565,164 07
6
290
16
888
70
13
88
8
71
16
45
19
17
3
50
30
26
1
Q^
6
13
150 00
82
Amounts hrougU forward, $10,220 93 $565,164 07
Paid Daniel Swan, rent of rooms for
school-rooms, 51 00
West Boston Savings Bank, rent of
rooms for school-rooms, 200 00
Flynn Bros., for repairing furni-
ture, etc.,
Francis Gibbons, labor,
William Davis, "
Joseph Young, "
B. F. Sheridan, "
Rand & By am, soap,
D. H. Rinn, for^ cleaning, cutting
grass, etc.,
J. M. Coburn, labor,
S. L. Pratt, carriage hire,
H. W. Raymond, hardware,
T. A. Goodhue, moving furniture,
Sundiy persons, for cleaning, la-
bor, etc., 23 15
Russell & Fitch, for removing night
soil, 168 00
27
80
25
50
3
00
3
50
26
50
16
50
17
50
11
25
16
00
3
77
10
50
School Fuel.
Paid Brine & Clark, for fuel,
L. G. Burnham & Co., fuel,
Edward Flanagan, for weighing.
Bourne Spooner, for advertising,
Street Lights.
Paid Cambridge Gas Light Co., for gas,
repairs, etc.,
Chailestown Gas Co., for gas,
for lamp posts and repairs,
600
90
3,348
96
29
52
8
37
2,388
44
16
70
1,911
64
145
58
10,824 90
3,987 75
Amounts carried forward, $4,462 36 $579,976 72
83
Amounts brought fonvard,
Paid Globe Gas Light Co., for lighting,
Hugh Blackvvell, ''
carting lanterns, labor, etc.,
H. M. Bird, for lamp posts,
Davis & Farnura Manufacturing
Co., for lamp posts,
Tufls Bros., for lanterns, etc.,
Howe & Flint, repairing lamps,
J. D. Gould, for burners,
T. F. McGann, ''
Wadsworth Bros., & Hovvland for
alcohol,
Williams & Ashlc}', for fluid, etc.,
Samuel Walker & Co., " "
R. & W. Sherburne, for glass,
Lambert Bros., for glass,
Cutter & Parker, ''
Hills, Turner & Co., for glass,
Seward Dodge, repairing lamp
frames,
Wm. R. Rradford, for castings,
H. R Bishop & Co., for ladder.
Globe Gas Light Co , for signs.
Sewers.
Paid laborers,
JMichael Collins, for constructing
sewer in South and Earle St.
balance,
Maurice Terrj^, for constructing
sewer in Pitman and Beach Sts.
balance,
Samuel Walcott, filling material
on Winthrop Avenue,
Amounts carried forward^
4,462
36 $579,976 72
392
76
2,714
60
81
50
140
00
20
00
153
90
55
73
13
85
3
80
22
42
11
13
9
65
6
50
60
7
00
44
89
3
50
1
10
3
00
2
50
Q 1 p;n ro
4,802 72
632 80
275 25
330 50
,041 27 $588,127 51
84
Amounts hrovglit forward, $6,041 27 $588,127 51
Paid George W. Wj-att, for brick,
Massachusetts Brick Co., "
W. S. Blanchard, for lumber,
E D. Sawyer & Co., *'
Brine & Clark, for cement,
John Leland, for cesspool covers,
Day, Collins & Co., for drain pipe,
Charles Holmes & Son, for drain
pipe, lanterns, etc.,
Lewis & Willett, for drain pipe,
H. Wellington & Co., for cement,
Bray & Hayes, '*
Margaret Pepper, for sand,
Joseph Breck & Co., for shovels,
etc.,
F. M. Burrows, for boring,
L. Schoile, for pails,
L. *G. Burnham & Co., for fuel,
Philip Eberle, for rubber boots,
Seward Dodge, for sharpening
tools, etc., . 49 39
Cook, R^'mes & Co., for sharpening
tools, etc., 36 48
M. Lynch, for sharpening tools, 5 00
Geoige H. Sampson, for powder, 7 80
Howe & Flint, for hardware, 6 30
Charles Davis, for curbs, 550 50
G. W. Ranlett, for cesspool stone, 7 90
William R, Bradford, catch-basin
covers, etc., 183 49
Estate of Samuel Littlefield, for
brick,
D. P. Green, for sewer grates,
James Bartley, for oil, etc.,
Amounts carrkd forward, $9,725 28 $588,127 51
1,150
60
47
70
74
26
10
93
351
83
73
50
344
59
57
29
183
00
43
50
5
50
77
05
62
09
197
60
14
00
4
00
13
50
82
73
34
82
8
66
85
Amounts bronght forward, $9,725 28 $588,127 51
D. E. Levering, for mason work, 25 42
C. H. Coffin, labor on drain, • 17 19
T. W. Littlefield, for repairing
pump, 4 75
J. A. Cummings & Co., for print-
ing, 6 00
Horace Partridge, printing, 10 00
J. E. Farwell & Co., " 23 00
George B. King, ,'," 2 75
Bourne Spooner, for advertising, 14 40
D. L. Neiss, for oil hogshead, 8 20
Hinckley Bros. & Co., for oakum, 5 51
George A. Kimball, for sand-
bucket, 9 00
E. F. Bowker, plan, etc., of out-
let of Milk Street sewer,
A. W. Berr}^ labor,
F. Mongan, teaming,
O. C. Hanson, "
H. W. Raymond, hardware,
S. J. Wood, filing saws.
Salary account, labor of engi-
neer's assistants,
Albert Kenneson, superintendent,
D. A. Sanborn, '*
For horse keeping.
Sewers (Beacon and Elm Street
Sewer).
Paid William Sullivan, contractor,
F. M. Burrows, boring,
Fitchburg Railroad Co., labor at
crossing of sewer with road.
Bourne Spooner, advertising.
Amounts carried forward, $29,928 74 $599,316 58
30
69
7
00
16
50
20
00
74
75
374
77
53
81
733
31
100
00
111 fto n7
ii,ioy \j i
29,700
00
121
50
99
54
7
70
86
Amounts brought forward, $29,928 74 $599,316 58
Paid Journal Newspaper Co., advertising, 7 00
Daily Advertiser, * u 8 00
Sidewalks.
Paid W. M. Hadley & Co., for cement,
Patrick Rafferty, for edgestone,
George A. Foster, for brick.
Soldiers' Relief.
Paid Brine & Clark, for fuel,
L. G. Burnham & Co., for fuel,
Philip Eberle, for boots and shoes,
J. H. Brooks, for clothing,
Sundr}^ persons, for aid,
Sturtevant Bros., for gi oceries, etc.
Carpenter Bros., " ''
J. F. Cole & Co., '' "
James Bartley,
P. T. G^Brien,
a
a
Somerville Water Works.
Paid laborers,
H. Wellington & Co., for cement,
etc.,
J. A. Wellington & Co., for cem-
ent, etc.,
Boston Machine Co., for gates,
hj'drants, etc.,
John H. Reed & Co., for iron,
Farrar, Follett & Co., ''
Fuller, Dana & Fitz, ''
Geo. L. Clark, for hj'drant.
Amounts carried forward,
8
00
21
3S
26
00
96
76
83
25
. 12
00
9
00
305
50
140
00
23
00
21
00
11
00
3
00
4,221
22
283
65
291 80
29,943 74
55 38
704 51
569
08
388
72
306
98
22
05
46
00
1,129 50 $630,020 21
87
Amounts brought forward, $6,129 50 $630,020 21
Paid H. B. Bigelow, for repairing hy-
drants, 106 80
Morrill & Hooker, for stand posts,
etc.,
Sewell, Day & Co., for oakum,
Brine & Clark, for cement,
Margaret Pepper, for sand.
Carpenter, Woodward & Morton,
for lead,
Sabin & Page, for duck, etc.,
Paltee & Perkins, for h3^drants, etc.,
Seward Dodge, for blacksmithing,
N. E. i^inen Hose Manuf. Co., for
hose,
J. C. Story & Co., for oil, etc.,
Cit}^ of Boston, for pipe, etc.,
water rates.
Paid A. J. Wilkinson & Co., for
nails, steel, etc., 7 45
Benjamin Aim}', car fares, station-
ery, etc., 25 00
W. Reed & Sons, for powder and
fuse, 4 65
Fire Association of Philadelphia,
premium of insurance on stock,
fixtures, etc.,
J A. Anderson & Co., for cloth,
J. H. Brooks, "
Union Glass Co., for lanterns,
Geo H. Sampson, for powder,
Walworth Manfg Co., for pipe,
valves, etc.,
Braman, Dow & Co., for pipe,
H. W. Raymond, for hardware,
etc.,
Amounts carried forward, $7,113 14 $630,020 21
76
00
46
49
165
40
73
50
14
25
11
95
57
00
32
74
33
75
42
74
140
25
11
00
22
50
6
97
4
84
12
24
3
55
58
64
4
05
21
88
88
Amounts hrouglit forward, $7,113 14 $630,020 21
Paid E. L. White, medical attendance
on laborer injured on the works,
Michael Devine, for teaming,
Franklin Hopkins, urinal.
Cook, Rymes & Co., sharpening
tools, etc.,
J. F. Paul & Sons, for lumber,
J. Q. Twombly, for oil, etc.,
McCarty Bros., for clay,
Patrick Kane, "
Charles Holmes & Son, fire brick,
Thomas Cunningham, for boiler,
etc.,
Wm. R. Bradford, for gate covers,
Boston & Albany R. R. Co., freight
on h3^drant, 8 50
Fitchburg R. R. Co., freight on
hydrants,
B. Almy, superintendent,
J. Bartle}^, grain, etc.,
C. Maguire, horseshoeing,
Parker & Gannett, for shovels,
Thomas Groom & Co., stationery,
B. F. Tyler, for hay and straw,
Chaffee & Cummings, charcoal,
W. J. London, expressing.
Sundry persons, cement, oil, la-
bor, expressing, etc.,
J. F. Ham, for hay.
State Aid.
10
00
10
50
3
25
30
82
26
73
7
98
12
00
2
00
2
00
29
57
40
17
1
96
200
00
139
53
23
17
24
75
6
70
57
01
5
50
9
25
11
43
37
08
7,813 04
Paid monthly pay-rolls, — amount
charged to the State, 4,254 12
Araount carried forward, $642,087 37
89
Amount b'^ought forward^ $642,087 37
Support of Poor.
Paid Brine & Clark, for fuel,
L. G. Burnham & Co., for fuel,
Sturtevant Bros., groceries and
provisions,
P. T. O'Brien, groceries and pro-
visions,
John F. Cole & Co., groceries and
provisions,
J. Harris & Co., groceries and
provisions.
Carpenter Bros., groceries and
provisions,
H. W. Crowell, groceries and
provisions,
H. W. Burgess, groceries and
provisions,
U. R. Penne}' & Co., groceries
and provisions,
Webster & Stevens, groceries
and provisions,
James Bartle}', groceries and pro-
visions,
C. A. Small, groceries and pro-
visions,
George McLaughlin, groceries and
provisions,
Simon White, groceries and pro-
visions,
Trainor Bros., groceries and pro-
visions,
M. D. Dewire, groceries and pro-
visions,
Amounts carried forward, $16,464 47 $642,087 37
$3,505
66
974
82
3,950
36
2,564
65
580
00
1,299
07
943
08
517
85
58
00
205
00
636
00
185
93
281
1
00
73
00
100
00
562 05
19
00
90
Amou7its brought fonvard,
Paid A. Cross & Son, groceries and pro-
visions,
B. Halloran, groceries and provis-
ions,
C. E. Edlefson & Co., groceries
and provisions,
Dorr, Loring & Co., groceries and
provisions,
J H. Hanley, groceries and pro-
visions,
S. T. Littlefield & Co., for grocer-
ies and provisions,
Henry McAvoy, for groceries and
provisions,
E. Drew, for groceries and provisions,
I. H. Packard, " "
Sundry persons, " "
F. N. Lewis, for crackers,
J. C. Davidson, for milk,
H. K Woodward, "■
John Monahan, "
Philip Eberlee, boots and shoes,
Dyer Bros., " ''
Smith & Cole, " "
J. M. Adams, " "
J. H. Brooks, clothing, etc.,
J. W. Brine, '' **
J. P. Farnsworth,'' "
Excelsior Dry Goods Store,
clothing, etc.,
D. A. Sanborn, stove,
J. J. Giles, for washing and food
furnished,
George B. King, stationery,
Amounts carried forward,
$16,464 47 $642,087 37
161 00
42 00
60 00
68 00
36 00
10 00
46
00
33
00
16
00
54
50
36
11
10
56
4
96
3
36
888
23
61
75
4
60
128
55
109
32
46
75
2
25
17
57
4
00
40
82
30
47
$18,380 27 $642,087 37
91
Amounts brought forward,
$18,380
27 $642,087
37
Paid M. R. Warren, stationery,
8
03
G. F. Ricker, "
2
70
J. E. Farwell &Co., for stationery
and printing.
A^
75
J. C. Davidson, clerical
services,
56
00
Brown & Alger, rent of
rooms,
15
00
Patrick Terry, "
(fc
4
00
Catherine Sullivan, ''
c;
12
00
Bridget Conlon, "
tc
18
00
Michael Carey, '*
((
12
00
Patrick Sheridan, "
Cfc
28
00
J. Delay, ^'
(k
24
00
B. McCarroll,
!.<.
78
00
Bernard Hagan, "
(fc
108
00
J. C. Row, ''
li
96
00
Mary McLaughlin, ''
il
51
00
Patrick Shea, ''
IC
56
00
P. A. Cunningham,''
Ifc
28
00
J. Newhall, "
((
60
50
■ -- f.
Benjami n Tilton , ' '
cc
12
00
Thomas Tighe, ''
u
9
00
Patrick Raiferty, undertaker's ser-
vices.
442
50
H. B. Runey, undertaker's services,
88
50
W. L. Lockhart, ''
((
17
75
Woodlawn Cemetery Corporation,
for grave.
17
00
J. Tinkham, for coffin,
10
00
Ansel Lewis, transportation of
paupers,
48
11
City of Boston, support
of paupers.
1,600
26
Town of Ipswich, ''
li
440
00
City of Cambridge, "
((
353
48
Town of HoUiston, "
i(
183
00
Amounts carried forward^
$22,305 85 $642,087 37
92
Amounts brought forward, $22,305 85 $642,087 37
Paid town of Canton, support of
paupers, 106 15
City of Lawrence, support of
paupers, 74 00
City of Chelsea, support of
paupers, 29 10
City of Taunton, support of
paupers, 123 91
Worcester Lunatic Hospital, sup-
port of paupers, 574 38
City of Haverhill, support of
paupers,
State of Mass., support of paupers,
Charles McMann, board of pau-
per,
M. A. Terry, board of pauper,
J. H. Hollis,
C.S.Kimball, " *'
F. J. Tutien, " "
Massachusetts General Hospital,
board of Bernard O'Brien, 65 00
Vermont Asylum, board of Bridget
Bradburn, 187 00
G. H. Cowdin, for medicine, 2 00
O. C. Hanson, removing pauper, 2 00
Philip P^berle, moving family to
Maryland, 40 00
Woodward, Gage & Co., for bed-
ding, 5 00
Flynn Bros., for bedstead and
moving furniture,
Howe & Flint, for rake,
Horace Chapin, for medical ser-
vices,
Amounts carried forward, $23,717 64 $642,087 73
19
00
105
17
28
28
1
00
12
00
7
00
9
00
19
00
80
2
00
93
Amounts by ought foi ward, $23,717 64 $642,087 37
Paid H. P. Hemenway, for medical ser-
vices,
W. W. Dow, for medical services,
Thomas Cunningham, an overseer
of the poor,
Ansel Lewis, an overseer of the
poor,
Horace Chapin, an overseer of
the poor,
Horace Chapin, secretary of the
Hoard,
State of Massachusetts.
Paid State Treasurer, State tax.
9 00
4 00
300 00
300 00
300 00
200 00
24,830 64
27,792 00
Sundry Persons.
Paid the following named
amounts
to
their credit, Dec. 31
1875:-
-
C. L. O'Neil,
1,125 00
Calvin Horton,
102 50
B. W. Patten,
100 00
Harrison, Beard & Co.
>
200 00
Interest coupons.
1,395 00
2,922 50
Sinking Fund ContributionSr
Paid Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund, 45,130 62
Taxes.
Paid heirs Wm. A. Russell, abatement
awarded by the county com-
missioners on tax of 1875, 129 60
Amount carried forward, $742,892 73
94
Amount brought forward^ $742,892 73
Temporary Loans.
Paid as follows : —
April 1. — Brewster, Basset &
Co , notes dated March 21, 1876, $105,000 00
April 1. — Boston Five Cents Sav-
ings Bank, note dated Dec. 29,
1875, 50,000 00
May 27. — ; Warren Institution for
Savings, note dated Nov. 27,
1875, 50,000 00
June 1 . — Boston Five Cents Sav-
ings Bank, note dated Dec, 1,
1875, 100,000 00
June 1. — Aaron Sargent, trustee,
note dated Dec. 31, 1875, 20,000 00
June 14. — Bunker Hill National
Bank, note dated Dec. 14, 1875, 50,000 00
June 21. — People's National
Bank, note dated Dec. 18, 1875, 20,000 00
July 1. — Charles Wilson, note
dated Dec. 31, 1875, 5,000 00
Jul}" 1. — Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund, Cit}" of Cam-
bridge, note dated Feb. 1 9, 1876, 13,500 00
Jul}" 1. — Brewster, Basset & Co.,
note dated May 5, 1876, 10,000 00
Aug. 11 and Sept. 23. — Brewster,
Basset & Co., notes dated Jul}-
1, 1876, 35,000 00
Dec. 1. — Boston Five Cents Sav-
ings Bank, note dated April 1,
1876, 50,000 00
Dec. 1. — Boston Five Cents Sav-
ings Bank, note dated June 1,
1876, 100,000 00
Amounts carried forward, $608,500 00 $742,892 73
95
Amounts brought forward, $608,500 00 $742,892 73
Paid Dec. 1 . — Boston Five Cents Sav
ings Bank, note dated July 1 ,
1876, 100,000 00
Dec 1 . — Maria M. Runej, note
dated July 1, 1876, 2,000 00
Dec. 6. — Maverick Nat. Bank,
note dated April 3, 1876, 25,000 00
Dec. 14 and 27. — Brewster, Bas-
set & Co., notes dated Oct. 20,
1876, 165,000 00
Dec. 16. — Bunker Hill National
Bank, note dated June 14, 1876, 50,000 00
Dec. 30. — Warren Institute for
Savings, note dated May 27,
1876, 50,000 00
Dec. 30. — Aaron Sargent, trus-
tee, note dated June 1, 1876, 20,000 00
Dec. 30. — Charles Wilson, note
dated July 1, 1876, 5,000 00
Dec. 30. — Mrs. S. E. Fisk, note
dated Dec. 9, 1876, 4,000 00
1,029,500 00
Water Maintenance.
Paid interest coupons of Water Loan
Bonds, Nos. 1 to 3, 6 to 28,
and 30 and 31 : —
$60,000, 6 months at 7 per cent, 2,100 00
235,000, 1 year at 6^ per cent, 15,275 00
20,000, 1 year, at 6 per cent, 1,200 00
65,500, 6 naos., at 5 J per cent, 1,801 25
20,376 25
Laborers, repairing pipe, 1,586 52
J. F. Paul & Sons, for lumber, 99 45
Amounts carried forward, $22,062 22 $1,772,392 73
96 ,
Amounts brought forward, $22,062 22 $1,772,392 73
Paid E. Clement & Co. for shingles, 5 49
Sewell, Day & Co., for rope, 11 02
Boston Machine Co., h3'clrant
valves, 7 50
Carpenter, Woodward & Morton,
lead, 9 50
Cook, Rymes & Co., sharpening
tools,
Union Glass Co., for lanterns,
Chaffee & Cummings, for charcoal,
C. H. North &Co., " salt,
C. ^laguire, horseshoeing,
J. N. White, harness work,
Enoch P^merson, repairing wagon,
R. A. Vinal, clerk of the Water
Board,
E. A, Foster, for hay,
S. L. Pratt, carriage hire,
Andrew Monahan, compensation
for injuries received from ob-
structing gate box,
Patrick Farrell, teaming,
J. Manning, '*
Michael Norton, "
Benjamin Almy, ten months' sal-
ary as superintendent, 1,000 00
Somerville Water Works account,
two months' salary of superin-
tendent, 200 00
6
40
5
25
7
50
4
55
15
30
25
00
29
00
200
00
9
60
1
50
500
00
9
00
3
00
14
00
Water Services.
Paid laborers, 799 42
Thomas Cunningham, for pipe, etc. 433 32
24,125 83
Amounts cair led forward, $1,232 74 $1,796,518 56
97
Amoimts brought forward, $1,232 74 $1,796,518 56
Paid Union Water Meter Co., for
couplings, stopcocks, etc., 732 25
Hamblen & Matthews, for couplings,
stopcocks, etc. 65 20
George Woodward & Co., coup-
ling, etc., 7 79
C. Sullivan & Co., plumbing, 105 84
Boston Lead Co., for lead pipe, 56 01
J. A. Merrifield, for soldering, 26 50
A. J. Wilkinson, for padlocks, 20 18
William R. Bradford, gate covers, 9 77
J. A. Wellington & Co., cement, 24 00
Aiken & Woodward, charcoal, 28 00
Cook, Rymes & Co., sharpening
tools, 6 70
Walworth Manufacturing Co.,
pipe, etc., 40 40
Seward Dodge, blacksmithing, 11 30
C. Maguire, horseshoeing, 13 40
James Bartley, grain, etc., 27 50
Philip Eberle, rubber boots, 7 00
J. A. Cummings & Co., printing, 5 00
Parker & Gannett, shovels, 6 75
B. F. Tyler, for hay, 7 08
H. W. Raymond & Co., hardware, 52
Worcester & Nashua R. R. Co.,
freight on castings, 90
Boston & Albany R. R. Co.,
freight on castings, 34
2,435 17
Total disbursements, $1,798,953 73
REPORT
OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND
FOR
18^76.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
In Board of Mayok and Aldermen, Jan. 29 1877
Accepted, and ordered to be printed with the City Reports for 1876
feent down for concurrence.
CHAELES E. GILMAN, Clerk.
In Common Council, Jan. 29, 1877
Concurred in.
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
In Board of Commissioners of the Sinking Funds,
Jan. 27, 1877.
To the Honorable, the Mayor, and the City Council of the City of Somerville.
Gentlemen, — The Commissioners of the Sinking Funds, required
by an ordinance of the city to report to the City Council, annually,
the amount and condition of the sinking funds and the income
thereof, report that the amount received from the city treasury, as
contribution for the year 1876, was $45,130.62 ; that investment of
the same has been made in Bonds of the City of Somerville, for the
redemption of which sinking funds have been established, or which
are secured by sinking funds, $44,600.00, and by deposit in savings
bank, $630.62, and that no income has yet accrued to the credit of
said funds.
Respectfully submitted.
NATHAN TUFTS,
JOHN A. HUGHES, J> Commissioners.
HENRY F. WOODS,
I
I
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
CITY Of SOMERVILLE,
FOR THE
Year 1876.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
In School Committee, Dec. 29, 1876
The Superintendent submitted his Annual Report, which was read and
unanimously accepted.
It was voted, that the committee adopt the report now submitted by the
Superintendent of the Public Schools, and present it to their fellow-citizens
as the Report of the School Committee for the year 1876.
J. H. DAVIS, Secretary.
In Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Feb 12, 1877.
The Report of the School Committee for the year 1876 was received and
accepted, and the Committee on Printing were instructed to cause the
same to be printed in the annual report.
Also that two hundred copies of the report be printed independent of
the annual City Report.
Sent down for concurrence.
CHARLES E. OILMAN, Clerk.
In Common Council, Feb. 14, 1877.
Concurred.
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1876.
Hon. Austin Belknap, Mayor, ex officio.
Stillman H. Libby, President of Common Council, ex officio.
WARD ONE.
Henry M Moore Term expires Dec. 31, 18 7(5.
Sanford Hanscom, M. D. . . . " " 1877.
John H. Butler " " 1878.
WARD TWO.
Daniel E. Chase Term expires Dec. 31, 1876.
Charles S. Lincoln " " 1877.
Michael F. Farrell " " 1878.
WARD THREE.
Joseph P. Williams Term expires Dec. 31, 1876.
Henry F. Spencer " " 1877.
Albion A. Perry " " 1878.
WARD FOUR.
Prof. Benj. G. Brown .... Term expires Dec. 31, 1876.
Horace Chapin, M. D " " 1877.
Col. Charles F King '' "1878.
Chairman, Secretary and Superintendent,
Hon. Austin Belknap. Joshua H. Davis.
SUBCOMMITTEES.
On High Scliool Messrs. Brown, Spencer, Chapin,
Lincoln, Butler.
On Scliools in E. Somerville Dist., '* Hanscom, Moore, Butler.
On Scliools in Prospect Hill Dist., " Chase, Farrell, Lincoln.
On Schools in Winter Hill Dist , " Spencer, Williams, Perry.
On Schools in Spring Hill Dist., " Chapin, King, Libby.
On Schools in AV. Somerville Dist., " Brown, King, Chapin.
On evening Schools' " Moore, Williams, Chapin,
Farrell.
On Examination of Teachers . . *' Lincoln, Butler, Brown.
On Text-Books " Brown, Hanscom, King.
On Repairs and School Furniture . " Moore, Chase, Libby, Peuky.
On School Supplies ** Spencer, Perry.
On Fuel *' Farrell, Williams.
On Music ** King, Hanscom, Lincoln.
On Finance ** Spencer, Chase.
On Heating Apparatus .... ** Chapin, Williams.
On Drawing " Hanscom, Perry, Libby.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE FOR 1877.
Hon. Austin Belknap, Mayor, ex officio.
Stellman H. Libby, President of Common Council, ex officio.
WARD ONE.
Sanford Hanscom, M. D. ... Term expires Dec. 31, 1877.
John H. Butler " " 1878.
Henry M. Moore " " 1879.
WARD TWO.
Chas. S. Lincoln Term expires Dec. 31, 1877.
Michael F. Farrell " " 1878.
Daniel E. Chase " " 1879.
WARD THREE.
Henry F. Spencer Term expires Dec. 31, 1877.
Henry F. Wood " " 1878.
Joseph P. Williams " " 1879.
WARD FOUR.
Horace Chapin, M. D Term expires Dec. 31, 1877.
Col. Charles F. King " " 1878.
Walter W. Colburn " ** 1879.
Chairman, Secretary and Superintendent,
Hon Austin Belknap. Joshua H. Davis.
SUBCOMMITTEES.
On the Higli School Messrs. Spencer, Chapin, Lincoln,
Butler, King.
On Schools in E. Somerville Dist., " Hanscom, Moore, Butler.
On Scliools in Prospect Hill Dist., " Chase, Farrell, Lincoln.
On Schools in Winter Hill Dist., " Williams, Spencer, Woods.
On Schools in Spring Hill Dist., " King, Chapin, Libby.
On Schools in W. Somerville Dist., " Chapin, King, Colburn.
On Evening Schools " Farrell, Williams, Chapin,
Butler.
On Examination of Teachers . . " Lincoln, Butler, Colburn.
On Text-Books " Hanscom, Chapin, King.
On Repairs and School Furniture . " Moore,Libby, Chase, Wood.
On School Supplies " Spencer, Wood.
On Fuel " Farrell, Williams.
On Music " King, Hanscom, Lincoln.
On Finance " Spencer, Chase.
On Heating Apparatus " Williams, Moore.
On Drawing " Hanscom, Libby, Colburn.
HIGH SCHOOL.
The High School has been a subject of much solicitude to the
committee which has been selected to watch over its interests, not
from any misgivings as to the quality of instruction given there, nor
from a suspicion that a comparison with the High Schools of other
cities of the Commonwealth would be unfavorable to our own, but
because the demands made by many leaders in educational matters
for more extended and varied courses of study in our higher public
schools arouse expectations in the communit}^ which may not
immediately be answered.
The purpose of the instruction given in the High School is two-
fold : first, to give a large measure of intellectual culture and
useful learning to those pupils whose school-days must end in this
school ; secondly, to give good preparation for college to those who
desire it. That the first purpose is fully attained b}^ the present
prescribed course of study, we would by no means claim. For we
are well aware that educators differ widely in their estimates of the
relative importance of the different studies in the courses of instruc-
tion in High Schools. No one can complain that the course in our
High School lacks variety. Literature, science, language, math-
ematics, history, philosophy, are all represented, and in no meagre
quantities. We believe that no graduate of the school will ever
regret having studied any of the required branches, but will onl^^
lament that he did not learn more of each.
The success of the College Preparatory Course is conspicuous.
The committee has cheerfully indorsed all steps taken by the Prin-
cipal in his endeavor to have the pupils who graduate in this course
fully prepared for examination in all the studies required for admis-
sion to the college which makes the highest and most varied
lOS
demands. And the , graduates of this school, at examination for
admission to college, acquit themselves as well now as at any time
in the past.
We are not indifferent to the sentiment which has been earnestly
proclaimed b}^ some influential citizens of the State, that prepara-
tion for college and higher education are not legitimate subjects of
pubHc expense ; but we decidedly dissent from it. We would rather
protest against the withdrawal of these pupils from the High School.
All the other members of the school, more especiall}^ those who are
joined with them in some of the studies, are benefited in no small
degree by having, as fellow students, those who are studying for a
high and definite purpose. Besides, we have not lost faith in the
wisdom of the fathers, who enacted that "when any town shall
increase to the number of one hundred families, they shall set up a
grammar school, the masters thereof being able to instruct youth so
far as they may be fitted for the universit3^"
The school has increased in numbers proportionatel}^ with the
growth of the city, so that to-day it has two hundred and twenty-
one pupils. At the beginning of the school yeav there were two
hundred and twent3^-two. This is a larger number than can be
seated in the rooms of the Principal and the sub-master ; and a few
have been seated in the recitation-rooms of the assistants.
The class which joined the school last September numbered
eighty-six. Formerly, when classes had no more than sixty mem-
bers, they were divided for recitation into two sections. Now they
are divided into three, thus increasing the number of hours per
week for recitation. Besides, the recent requirement of French for
admission to Harvard College has added two hours per week to the
number of recitations. As a result, every teacher is occupied in
teaching ever}^ hour of the week. We believe that the Principal
should have some hours each school-da}^ to supervise the work done
in all the class-rooms. This he cannot do unless he shall be re-
lieved of some of his present work of instruction bj- the appoint-
ment of an additional assistant.
In our examinations of the classes, and occasional visits, we have
alwa^^s been impressed by the thorough knowledge of his subject as
evinced in the intelligent instruction given by the Principal in what-
109
ever department he was teaching. But in some cases, when the
sections of a class were under different teachers, while one section
would be finely taught in a given branch, another would show
marked deficiency. This was what we anticipated. We believe
that no teacher can be equalty qualified to teach all the branches in
the High School Course, and that '* Departmental Instruction"
should be insisted on, so that each teacher should teach those
studies, and those only, in which the Principal and Superintendent
have satisfied themselves that he or she excels. And we trust that
this method, which is alread^^ acquiesced in by all the teachers as
to some of the studies, will at no distant day become the law of the
school.
We cannot too highly commend the school, both for the large
amount of good instruction, and the general decorum which shows
a consciousness, especially on the part of the pupils in the upper
classes, that it is their dut}^ to comport themselves as 3'oung gen-
tlemen and ladies ; and we feel sure that the parents of the pupils,
if the}^ favored the school with frequent visits, would indorse this
commendation.
BEN'JAMIK G. BROWX,
Chairman of the High School Committee,
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
To the School Committee of Somerville.
Gentlemen, — In compliance with a requirement of your regula-
tions, the following report is respectfully submitted.
The year just closing has been one of general prosperity, as re-
gards the educational interests of our cit3\ In their leading fea-
tures, the schools remain essentially the same, as time advances ;
but each succeeding year furnishes cheering evidence of substantial
progress and decided improvement in methods and results.
It gives me pleasure to bear testimon}^ to the industry and com-
mendable deportment of pupils, and the general fidelity of teachers
in the performance of their duties. With few exceptions, pleasant
relations have existed between parents and teachers, and the conse-
quent co-operation so essential to the highest efficienc}^ has been
secured.
With accustomed liberality, the City Council have made all re-
quired appropriations to meet the current expenses of the schools.
The Committee on Public Property have responded promptly to the
numerous and ever-recurring demands upon them. The school
buildings, school furniture, and heating apparatus have received
careful attention, and important and permanent improvements have
been made in the Forster School-house and about the High School
building.
By vote of the Board, at their meeting in Februar}' last, perspec-
tive views of the exterior of the High School building and the
Luther V. Bell School-house, and of the hall and Principal's room
in the High School building, were furnished for the Centennial Ex-
position at Philadelphia. These views have been returned, and
will be retained in the buildings represented.
At the beginning of the school 3^ear in September, Greenleaf 's
series of arithmetics was substituted for Walton's, in the primary
schools, and in the fifth and sixth clases of the grammar schools.
The course of study in Vocal Music has been revised during the
Ill
year, and a new impulse has been given to this interesting branch
of instruction.
Albion A. Perry, Esq , a member of the School Board for Ward
Three, tendered his resignation in consequence of the urgenc}" of
other duties. His resignation was accepted by the Board at their
meeting in November.
In May last, a primaiy school was organized in Prospect Hill
district ; and in September, a grammar school was organized in
West Somerville district. For the accommodation of the new pri-
mary school in Prospect Hill district, a room was vacated in Pros-
pect Hill School-house b}^ the removal of one of the grammar schools
from that building to the hall on the corner of Washington and
Prospect Streets, formcrlj' known as Armory Hall. In West Som-
erville district, the new grammar school was accommodated by the
transfer of the primary school from Lincoln School-house to a room
in Clarendon Block.
Whole number of schools at the present time . 79
High 1
Grammar ....... 45
Primaiy . . . . . . . 33
Seven teachers have resigned during the 3^ear, and nine have
been elected to fill vacancies and for the new schools.
In March last, Samuel C. Hunt, Esq., resigned his position as
Principal of the Luther V. Bell School, and was succeeded by
Simeon C. Higgins, Esq. Mr. Hunt was first elected Principal of
Prospect Hill School in May, 1866, which position he occupied until
the completion of the Luther V. Bell School-house in 1874, when
he was transferred to that building.
At the end of the school year in July, Horace P. Makechnie, Esq.,
resigned the position he had occupied as Principal of the Lincoln
School, since January 1867, and was succeeded by Edward E.
Bradbuiy, Esq.
We have to record the death of a highly esteemed teacher, —
Miss Emeline A. Dane. Miss Dane graduated at our High School
in 1872, and was elected teacher of the Harvard School in 1873,
112
which position she occupied until the time of her death, which
occurred January 24th.
Whole number of teachers at the present time
Male teachers, 8 ; female teachers, 80.
Number of teachers in the High School
Male teachers, 2 ; female teachers, 4.
Number of teachers in the grammar schools,
Male teachers, 5 ; female teachers, 43.
Number of teachers in the primary schools
One teacher of Vocal Music.
88
6
48
33
SCHOOLS AND TEACHEKS.
Schools.
High
Forster
Prescott
Edgerly
Tufts Street.
Teachers.
George L. Baxter
William S. Forrest...
Sarah W. Fox
Sarah L. Graves
Annette E. Long
Julia A. Stetson
George R. Bradford...
Lillian A Washburn . .
Anna M. Snow
Frances M. Gup till. . . .
Edith C. Long
Helen E. Magoun
Martha H. Pennock . . .
Ella F. Lears
Mary E. Wiggiu
Gordon A. Southworth
Anna M. Bates
V. E. Hapgood
Harriet N. Sands
Kate A. Duncan
Frances L. Child
M. Ellen Eddy
Nancy W, Proctor ....
Catharine T. Brown. ..
Clara Taylor
Georgette P. Hall
Fannie E. Morse
Mary A. Eice
Augusta M Cowles . . .
Amelia I. Sears
Anna L. Prescott ....
Clara M. Bagley
H. V. Hathaway
Ada Cowles
Salary.
First
Elected.
$2,400
1867
1,800
1875
1,200
1868
1,000
1865
1,000
1864
1,000
1873
1,800
1864
650
1874
650
1866
650
1869
650
1868
650
1868
650
1873
650
1874
475
1875
2,000
1873
700
1874
650
1876
650
1864
650
1874
650
1867
650
1869
650
1869
650
1868
650
1871
650
1874
650
1873
650
1873
700
1865
650
1873
650
1873
650
1873
650
1875
575
1875
113
SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS. — Continued.
Schools.
Luther V. Bell
Teachers.
Prospect Hill
Brastow
Bennett
Jackson
Webster
Union . .
Morse . .
Beech Street
Spring Hill .
Franklin . . . .
Harvard
Lincoln
Holland Street.. .
Cedar Street
Teacher of Music
Simeon C. Higgins
Minnie H. Marden . . . .
Clara A. Battles
Lydia L. Gordon
Ellen M. Gooding
Caroline S. Plimpton..
Abbie C. Hunt
Fannie A. Wilder
Lydia J. Page
Lizzie Appleton
Belle H. Grieves
Augusta A. Roberts . .
Maria Miller
Hattie M. Sears
Ellen Ledyard
Ida A. Howe
Lillian F. Howe
Charlotte I. Houghton
Sarah E. Pennock ....
Annie W. Chickering..
Helen Tincker . .
Adeline Sanderson
Mary B Currier
Emma F. Schuh
Lizzie W. Shelton
Rebecca F. Woodberry
Mary L. Sanderson . . -
Louise A. Brine
Ada L. Sanborn
Annie L. Savage
Nora OLeary
Isabella M. Prince
William B. Allen
Nellie P. Nichols
Pauline S. Downes
Helen W. Chapin
Anna E. Sawyer
Mary A. Haley
Marion Damon - . . =.
Louisa M. Wilde
Jane E. Clark
Lizzie C. Howe
Emeline C. Ruggles . .
Hattie A. Hills
Annie E. Robinson. . . .
Edward E. Bradbury . .
Jennie Colburn
Georgiana Cutter
Margaret D. Barter . .
Carrie L. Lacount
P. Jenette Teele
Alice Simpson
Lizzie J. Conwell
S. H O. Hadley
Salary.
First
Elected.
$1,800
650
650
650
650
650
650
650
650
575
650
700
650
650
650
575
650
475
650
650
700
650
575
575
700
650
475
375
700
650
575
375
1,800
650
650
650
650
650
650
650
700
650
650
575
475
1,800
650
650
475
650
650
650
650
1,050
1876
1876
1874
1869
1868
1859
1873
1874
1869
1874
1874
1861
1870
1875
1874
1875
1876
1875
1871
1874
1872
1871
1873
1874
1860
1863
1875
1876
1869
1873
1874
1876
1869
1871
1872
1873
1873
1868
1875
1873
1873
1868
1876
1874
1876
1876
1875
1873
1875
1875
1870
1872
1873
1868
114
PUPILS.
The whole number of persons in the cit}' between five and fifteen
years of age, on the first day of May last, as ascertained by the
4,028
Ward One
. 1,340
Ward Two
. 1,400
Ward Three
633
Ward Four
655
n crease for the year
343
Whole number of pupils in all the schools in Ma}'
last ......
Number over fifteen 3'ears of age .
Whole number of pupils in all the schools in De
cember .....
Boys .....
Girls
Number over fifteen ^^ears of age .
Number of pupils in the High School
Boys .....
Girls
Number of pupils in the grammar schools
B03 s . . . . .
Girls
Number of pupils in the primary schools
Boys
Gills
1,994
1,980
93
128
957
988
944
864
4,021
305
3,974
306
221
1,945
1,808
The High School contained 5 562 per cent of all the pupils.
The grammar schools contained 48.943 per cent of all the pupils.
The primary schools contained 45.495 per cent of all the pupils.
115
Number of pupils in all the schools in December, 1872,
" " 1873,
" " 1874,
" " 1875,
cc u u a 1376^
Whole number of pupils registered in all the schools
during the 3'ear 1876 ......
a
u
3,381
3,626
3,708
3,974
4,960
TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF PUPILS IN EACH OF THE THIRTEEN
CLASSES IN DECEMBER ; THE AVERAGE AGE OF PUPILS IN EACH CLASS,
THE PER CENT THAT THE NUMBER IN EACH CLASS IS OF THE WHOLE
NUMBER, AND THE NUMBER OF CLASSES IN EACH GRADE.
School.
High
Grammar ,
Primary.
Total.
Class.
Boys.
Girls.
Total.
First . ,
15
23
38
Second
15
25
40
Third..
26
32
58
Fourth
37
48
85
First ..
55
71
126
Second
71
101
172
Third. .
129
137
266
Fourth
210
201
411
Fifth . .
229
208
437
Sixth.
2G3
270
533
First . .
244
226
470
Second
2G4
252
516
Third. .
436
386
822
1994
1980
3974
Average Age.
18yrs. Omos.
17
16
15
14
14
13
12
11
10
2
4
9
10
4
4
3
3
5
7
3
Per Cent.
.956
1.007
1.459
2.139
3.171
4.328
6.693
10.342
10.997
13.412
11.827
12.985
20.684
100.000
No. of
Classes in
each Grade.
1
1
1
1
4
4
7
10
10
12
17
84
116
PKIMARY SCHOOLS.
Schools.
Forster .
Prescott.
Edgerly
Tufts Street . . .
a
Luther V. Bell
Prospect Hill
Brastow
Bennett
Jackson
Webster.
Union
Beech Street
Spring Hill .
Franklin
Harvard
Lincoln
Holland Street,
Cedar Street . . .
Teachers.
Martha H. Pennock
Ella F. Lears
Mary E. Wiggin
Georgette P. Hall . .
Fannie E. Morse
Mary A. Rice
Anna L. Prescott
Clara M. Bagley
Hannah Y. Hathaway. .
Ada Cowles
Lizzie Appleton
Belle H. Grieves
Ida A. Howe
Lillian F. Howe
Charlotte I. Houghton.
Annie W. Chickering..
Adeline Sanderson
Mary B. Currier
Emma F. Schuh
Rebecca F. Woodberry
Mary L. Sanderson
Louise A. Brine
Annie L. Savage
Nora OLeary
Isabella M. Prince ....
Marion Damon
Louisa M. AVilde
Emeline C. Ruggles . .
Hattie A. Hills
Annie E. Robinson
Carrie L. Lacount ....
P. Jenette Teele
Alice Simpson
Total
44.1
44.5
49.5
54.2
55.7
61.0
52.7
59.0
42.2
51.5
52 5
61.1
49.0
54.9
51.0
55 3
46.6
51.0
50 6
45.4
50.2
50.0
53.5
52.2
52.1
52.5
55.0
51.9
44.7
51.4
56.4
31.8
42.2
1675.7
bo =
41.2
40.7
42.6
51.6
51.9
55.3
48.6
53.8
39.8
44.0
50.8
55.4
45.6
49.1
45.5
52.7
43.0
46.5
46.7
43.4
47.7
46.7
51.0
49.5
46.3
47.9
48.9
47.9
39.6
46.3
51.4
28.9
37.1
♦J c
Ph
1537.4
93.3
91.3
86.0
95.2
93.2
90.6
92.2
91,
94,
85,
96,
90.6
93.1
89.4
89.2
95.3
92.2
91.2
92.2
95.6
95.0
93.4
95.3
94.8
88.8
91.2
88.9
92.1
88.6
90.1
91.1
90.9
87.9
91.7
^n 00
65
49
110
18
234
60
28
35
33
18
38
22
56
22
52
3
55
24
99
7
55
33
61
13
60
29
72
43
30
19
53
36
83
22
42
31
47
11
100
63
92
10
81
18
59
32
113
20
179
18
124
192
182
48
68
18
83
20
41
12
45
34
82
26
85
38
2607
1044
* Organized in May.
117
Number of primar}" schools ....
Average whole number of pupils for the j^ear .
Average attendance " "
Per cent of attendance " "
Number of tardinesses " "
Number of dismissals " "
Average number of pupils to a teacher .
Number of pupils in the primary schools in December
33
1,675.7
1,537.4
91.7
2,607
1,044
51
1,808
Great importance is attached to the schools in this department.
The J contain forty-five per cent of all the pupils in our schools.
The work performed in them is preparatory, — foundation work,
— which, in consequence of its effect upon all that follows, is ever
regarded as most important work. The children composing them
are ingenuous, confiding, impressible, and easil}^ moulded to the
will of those in whom they have confidence, and consequently
require skilful treatment. The quality of teaching in these element-
ar}'^ schools should be of the highest order. The impulse and direc-
tion that pupils receive during their connection with them will be
manifest throughout their entire subsequent course.
Especiall}'^ should teachers of primary schools be in full SA^mpathy
with their pupils. S3mpathy, more than any other thing, is the
special need of childhood . Children should ever feel that they have
in their teacher a sympathizing friend whom they can approach with
confidence at all times. The following general observation is per-
tinent : "Whenever we find ourselves losing sympathy with
3^outhful hearts and pursuits, we may be sure that something is
wrong with us, for it is not in the nature of the soul to grow old.
It ma}^ grow in height and depth and breadth and power ; but the
passage of years can bring it no decay." Teachers should witness
with apprehension the first sj'mptom of decline in their s^^mpathy
with their pupils, for it is an evidence that they are losing what
must ever be regarded as an essential, fundamental element of
success in their vocation.
As we advance in life and feel the pressure of its cares, we
are sometimes inclined to inquire, "What is the cause that the
former daj^s were better than these?" and are disposed to regard
118
childhood as the happiest period of life. But such impressions
are delusions which the remembrance of our own childhood
soon dissipates. The susceptibilities of children are easih^ moved.
They are capable of exquisite pleasure and of acute sorrow
also. Goldsmith saj^s, " The sports of childhood satisfj^ the child."
But their sorrows often overwhelm them too. It has been said,
"The sorrows of childhood are not sorrows of that complicated
and perplexing nature which sit heavily on the heart in after 3'ears ;
but in relation to the little hearts that have to bear them, the}^ are
overwhelming for the time." Boyd saj^s, '-Let me sa}^ to every
one who has it in his power direct!}^ or indirectl}' to do so, do
what you can to make children happy ! Seek to give that great
enduring blessing, a happy youth ! Whatever after-life ma}'^ prove,
let there be something bright to look back upon in the horizon of
their earl}^ time."
One teacher in this department reports no case of corporal pun -
ishment during the }■ ear ; one reports two cases ; and another, who
has had one of the largest schools of this grade, reports three
cases onty. Several teachers report small numbers ; but in some
of the schools we could wish that the numbers had been smaller.
The impression is ver}^ general that, under proper management,
corporal punishment is rarely a necessit}'. Before the infliction of
punishment, it is alwa3"s wise to deliberate. Deliberation, if it
does not suggest a better way, will tend to moderate the severit}'
and add to the effectiveness of the punishment ; for it is not so
much the weight of the blow that affects the recipient of it, as the
manifest spirit and motive of the one who inflicts it. Children have
a keen appreciation of justxe, and their intuitions are rarely at
fault.
119
GRAMMAE SCHOOLS.
Schools.
Forster
Prescott .
Edgerly . .
L. V. Bell
Prospect Hill
Brastow
Bennett
Jackson
Webster
Morse . .
Beech Street ■
Franklin
Lincoln .
Cedar Street.
Total .
Teachers.
George R. Bradford
Anna M. Snow
Frances M. Gup till.
Editli C Long
Helen E. Magoun . .
Gordon A Southworth
V. Eunice Hapgood
Harriet N. Sands .
Kate A Duncan .
Frances L. Cliild.
M. Ellen Eddy...
Nancy W. Proctor
Catharine T. Brown
Clara Taylor
Augusta M. Cowles
Amelia I. Sears . . .
Simeon C. Higgins
Clara A. Battles . .
Lydia L. Gordon..
Ellen M. Gooding
Caroline S. Plimpton
Abbie C. Hunt -
Fannie A. Wilder
Lydia J. Page • •
Augusta A. Roberts
Hattie M. Sears - .
Ellen Ledyard ....
Maria Miller
Sarah E. Pernio ck
Helen Tincker
Lizzie W. Shelton
Ada L. Sanborn. . .
Wm. B. Allen
Nellie P. Nichols . .
Pauline S. Downes
Helen W. Chapin. .
Anna E. Sawyer . .
Mary A. Haley
Jane E Clark ....
Lizzie C. Howe . .
Edward E Bradbury
Jennie Colburn ....
Georgiana Cutter
Margaret D. Barter
Lizzie J. Conwell. .
Average
whole number.
Per cent
of attendance.
u ^
n
47 7
46 3
97.0
62
36.3
34 5
95.0
37
46.9
43 9
93 5
73
34.6
32.2
92.9
55
39 5
37.2
94
35
47.4
46 5
98
9
48.5
46.9
96.7
10
29.5
28.1
95.4
4
32.7
31.2
95 3
9
36 1
34.6
95.9
11
37 9
35.7
94.1
11
44.5
42 7
95.9
8
36.4
34.7
95 3
23
46.7
44 8
95.8
13
41.8
40 1
95 9
46
45.8
42 8
93 5
49
40.9
39.8
97.3
8
33 6
32.6
97.0
14
43.3
40.7
93.9
21
35.5
33.8
95.3
18
43.0
41.8
97.2
24
42.4
39 7
94 2
32
43.9
40.4
92.0
25
55.2
52.2
94.5
18
42.3
40.7
96 3
77
43.8
40.1
91.6
89
45.5
42.5
93.3
71
41.8
38.9
93,0
70
40.3
38.5
95 6
81
38.8
36.7
94.5
102
38.8
36.7
94.6
84
36.1
34.4
95.3
44
24.0
22.7
94.7
49
39.7
38.1
95 9
60
46 3
45 5
98.3
14
41.3
37.3
90 4
125
39.0
36.8
94.2
86
45.4
43 2
95.3
92
39.5
36 6
92.6
65
34 5
32.5
94 2
63
36.6
33.5
91.7
10}
45.4
41.3
90 8
62
44.7
42 5
95
74
44.9
42.4
96.4
44
31.1
29.2
1733.3
94.0
94.7
29
1829.9
2099
U CS
(D 02
t25 ^
54
87
24
49
26
7
29
14
27
27
56
28
2^4
33
36
49
4
21
63
20
34
25
50
49
51
24
57
72
45
43
25
44
46
9
73
61
81
129
53
67
69
74
35
9
1879
* Organized in September.
120
45
. 1,829.9
. 1,733.3
94.7
. 2,099
. 1,879
41
. 1,945
Number of grammar schools .
Average whole nmnber of pupils for the year
Average attendance "' "
Per cent of attendance " "
Number of tardinesses " "
Number of dismissals " "
Average number of pupils in each school
Number of pupils in the grammar schools in December
In the grammar schools, during this year, there have been 408
less tardinesses, 303 less dismissals, and 79 less punishments than
during the preceding 3^ear. In one school there were only four
tardinesses, and in another, only four dismissals, during the entire
year.
At the close of the school year in July, one hundred and twenty-
three pupils of the grammar schools received Certificates of Grad-
uation .
At the Prescott School .
39
" Luther V. Bell School
29
" Forster School .
. 24
" Morse "
23
" Lincoln "
8
Of the graduates, 114 made apphcation for admission to the
High School; 101 passed a satisfactory examination; and 82
entered the school in September.
About two thirds of the graduates of the grammar schools enter
the High School.
121
The following table shows the result of the monthly examinations,
and of the examination for admission to the High School, of pupils
from the several grammar schools who passed a satisfactory exam-
ination in July last.
No.
School.
Averag
e Age.
Monthly
Examina-
tions.
High School
Examina-
tions.
Average.
Arithmetic
and
Grammar.
39
Prescott
15yrs.
2 mos.
80.27
83.29
81.78
80.74
29
L. V. Bell . .
15 "
3 "
74.54
78.29
76.41
75.81
24
Forster
15 "
5 "
76.59
75.93
76.26
70.80
23
Morse
14 "
7 "
81.89
77.15
79.52
74.83
8
Lincoln
15 "
2 "
82.51
77.14
79.82
75.00
123
Average
15 "
2 "
78.82
79.50
79.16
76.45
HIGH SCHOOL
ear
"Whole number of pupils during the 3
Largest number at one time
Number admitted during the 3^ear
Number graduated .
Whole number at the present time
Number at the present time over 15 j^ears
Number in course preparatory to college
In the first class
" second class
'' third " .
" fourth " .
Number pursuing the regular course .
" " " English "
Average whole number for the year .
Average attendance " "
Per cent of attendance " "
Niunber of tardinesses " "
of age
301
226
91
34
221
173
54
9
14
22
9
112
55
206
201.7
97.9
115
122
Number of dismissals for the 3'ear
Number of the first class on entering the school
Present number ......
Number of the second class on entering the school
Present number ......
Number of the third class on entering the school
Present number ......
Number of the fourth class on entering the school
Present number ......
282
83
38
72
40
81
58
86
85
GKADUATED JULY 3.
Lillian Eliza Bagle3\
Ella Jane Davis.
Mar}^ Jane Delano.
Hattie Eleanor Dodge.
Nellie Frances Furber.
Florence Estelle Jerauld.
Carrie Damon Johnson.
Sarah Emil}^ Ke3'es.
Ella Bennett Kilburn.
Susie Elizabeth Moore.
Alice Ma}^ Porter.
Emma Frances Porter.
Alice Amanda Proctor.
Emma Thompson Russell.
Catherine Marie Shannon.
Carrie Maria Sibley.
Emma Alice Steele.
Cora Leishman Tyler.
Thomas Moulton Durell.
Joseph Winn Fiske.
John Walter Kelle3^
Joseph E. B. Lovering.
Albert Freeman Mason.
Frank Hay ward Richardson.
William Edward Robinson.
Paul Junkins Smith.
Stephen INIarvin Sullivan.
Samuel Briggs Willis.
OF THE COURSE PREPARATORY TO COLLEGE.
* Henry Cutler Baldwin. * William Henr}^ Hills.
William Goss Crocker. t Laura Adams Elliott.
* Arthur Cj-rus Hill. -fMary Katharine Pike.
We have graduated 30 per cent of all pupils who entered the
school from 1858 to 1864, inclusive ; 42.05 per cent of all who
entered from 1865 to 1870, inclusive ; and 48.09 per cent of all who
entered in 1871 and 1872. Average for fourteen years, 41 per cent.
Fifteen per cent of all the graduates entered college.
* Entered Harvard College. f Entered Boston University.
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The following named pupils, graduates of the grammar schools,
passed a satisfactory examination for admission to the High School.
EROM PRESCOTT
Chas. F. Aiken.
John Durant.
Frank E. Furber.
Owen E. Golden.
Fred. A. Rumne3^
Walter H. Milliken.
Louis II. Mudgett.
Harry Porter.
Arthur W. Sanborn.
Harland H. Totman.
Wm. S. Woodcock.
Hiram G. Hammett.
Jennie Appleton.
Nellie Coburn.
Nellie Cole.
Hattie II. Colgrove.
Sarah E. Davis.
Gertrude Edmands.
Nella L. Fitch.
SCHOOL.
Ellen Hanson.
Bertha P. Josl3^n.
Nellie Kauler.
Ella Knight.
Abbie S. Laighton.
Adeline E. Lovering.
Josie D. INIelvin.
Carrie F. Meserve.
Gratia M. Moore.
Emily S. Overlock.
Annie F. Page.
Annie S. Preston.
Eunice W. Shedd.
Ada L. Snow.
Ella A. Tarbell.
Belle G. Taylor.
Carrie M. Taylor.
Martha W. Tenney.
Carrie M. Uihlein.
LUTHER
James L. Bowlbj^
John G. Ilayw^ard.
Edward K Hewlett.
John H. Holmes.
Fred H. Osgood.
Wm. E. Plummer.
Jones N. Robinson.
Lewis J. Smith.
Ervin W. Snow.
Orville L. Story.
Y. BELL.
B. R. Twombly.
E. Clifford Walker.
Celia II. Canfield.
Mary J. Coakle}^
Lottie IM. Farrington.
Minnie L. Flagg.
Minnie W. Jackson.
Carrie H. Parker.
Ella Sampson.
Jennie B. Warren.
FORSTER SCHOOL.
Frank E. Davis.
Wm. F. Lovejo}'.
Chas. L. Morss.
Chas. E. Sanborn.
Chas. F. Williams.
John H. Corbett.
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George H. Thompson.
Lydia E. Berry.
Amelia G. Brown.
Corinne Cutter.
Nellie F. Davis.
Emma J. Dodd.
Cora W. Foster.
Hattie L. Furber.
CM. Maynard.
Alice H. Murch.
Nida M. Pennock.
Flora I. Towle.
Sarah L. Winn.
Abbie M. Bennis.
Mary P. Banks.
MOKSE
Chas. W. Merritt.
John Finnon.
John D. Ballard.
Alden N. Libby.
Rolla J. Butman.
Wm. J. McDermott.
Wm. W. Sartwell.
Marilla A.
LINCOLN
Alex. M. Graham.
Ella N. Bickford.
L. Gertrude Bullard.
SCHOOL.
G. Ernest Lane.
Lillian E. Tower.
E. Louis Tibbetts.
Josie C. Leuchte.
Hattie F. Johnson.
Hattie F. Homer.
Lizzie Robertson.
Woodworth.
SCHOOL.
Addie L. Buss.
Lillie M. Fiske.
Hallie M. Hood.
Hattie A. Packard.
PUPILS ADMITTED TO THE HIGH SCHOOL DURING
THE YEAR FROM SCHOOLS OUTSIDE OF CITY.
SECOND CLASS.
September. Ida May Blaikie, from Bridge water Normal School.
" E. H. L. Gilman, from Amherst High School.
THIRD CLASS.
January. Maude M. Hobson, from Roxbury High School.
" Ella H. Hood, from Lynn High School.
FOURTH CLASS.
May. Fannie C. Hartwell, from Taunton High School.
September. Frederick W. Archer, from Brookline grammar
school.
" Sarah A. Clarke, from Cambridge grammar school.
" Rosa C. Safford, from East Boston grammar school.
'• Grace W. Dane, from private school.
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ATTEND A:N^CE.
The following table represents the number of pupils in each of the
thirteen classes in December, each 3"ear, for the last five 3^ears, the per
cent that the number of pupils in each class is of the whole number, and
the average for those 3^ears.
1873,
1873.
1874.
1875.
1876.
School.
Class-
*©:?
&&
Percent
©.2
26
Per cent
"Si
31
Per cent
Per cent
•Si
38
Per cent
.956
Per cer t
High . .
1
29
.927
.769
.855
34
.917
31.6
.890
2
33
1.055
34
1.006
38
1.048
40
1.079
40
1.007
37.0
1.03J
L
3
50
1.598
44
1.302
52
1.434
67
1.538
58
1.459
52.2
1.465
f
4
69
2.206
82
2.425
72
1.986
79
2.131
85
2.139
77.4
2.373
Grammar
5
116
3.708
122
3.60S
139
3.834
143
3.857
126
3.171
129.2
3.626
'
6
175
5.595
187
5.532
178
4.909
160
4 315
172
4.328
174.4
4.895
7
269
8.600
247
7.305
235
6.481
237
6.392
266
6.693
250.8
7.039
8
289
9.239
306
9.051
347
9.570
307
10.706
411
10.342
350.0
9.823
9
341
10.901
407
12.038
441
12.162
391
10.545
437
10.997
403.4
11.32i
T
10
409
13.076
447
13.222
466
12.851
512
13.808
533
13.412
473.4
13.274
Primary,
11
337
10.774
401
11.858
378
10.425
466
12.568
470
11.827
410.4
11.518
12
266
8.504
340
10.056
431
11.886
426
11.486
516
12.985
395.8
11.108
13
745
23.817
738
21.823
818
22.559
766
20.658
822
20.684
777.8
21.82S
Total . .
3,148
100.
3,381
100.
3,626
100.
3,708
100.
3,974
100.
3,563
100.
Taking the average number of pupils in the several classes in Decem-
ber of each year for the last five years, as a basis of computation, we
obtain the following results : —
Xo. of pupils in First Class was 85.4 per cent of the No. in Second Class.
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Eighth
Ninth
Tenth
Eleventh
Twelfth
70.8
67.4
51.0
74 1
69.1
71.6
86.7
85.2
115.3
103.7
50.8
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Eighth
Ninth
Tenth
Eleventh
Twelfth
Thirteentli
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From the foregoing tables we derive the following items : —
During the last five 3^ears the primary schools have contained
44.5 percent of the pupils in all the schools ; the grammar schools
have contained 50 per cent ; and the High School, 5.5 per cent.
One half of all the pupils in the Grammar Schools have been in
the fifth and sixth classes, one third in the third and fourth classes,
and one sixth in the first and second classes.
In the grammar schools, the —
No. of pupils in First Class has been 27 per cent of No. in Sixth Class.
" " Second " 36.6 " " "
" u Third " 53 " " <'
u u Fourth " 74 " " "
u ii j^ifth <' 85 " " "
About one fourth of all the pupils who enter the grammar schools
complete the entire course of study prescribed for those schools, and
graduate.
These items present to us the most discouraging feature of our
schools. It is a cause of deep regret, and of unpleasant apprehen-
sion in regard to our future, that so large a proportion of our
pupils fail to secure the full benefits of our liberal S3'stem of
education.
We must look for the remedy in an improA'ed public sentiment
in regard to the importance of education, and the desirableness of
a sj'stematic and extended course of instruction and training.
As teachers and school officers, we must earnestly employ all the
means at our disposal to render our schools profitable and attrac-
tive, and must omit no proper influence to induce our pupils to
avail themselves of all the advantages so generous^ afforded them.
A large proportion of our pupils receive their only instruction in
the lower grades of our schools. Hence the importance of placing
those schools under the best instruction that the means afforded us
can secure. Since large numbers leave school at all stages of ad-
vancement, every teacher should labor constantly with the feeling
that many of his pupils are receiving from him their last school in-
struction, and should direct his efforts accordingly.
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COUESE OF STUDY.
The pupils composing the schools may be grouped into five
divisions, as follows :
1. Those who do not complete the full course of the grammar
schools, being about three fourths of all who enter those schools.
2. Those who graduate at the grammar schools but do not
enter the High School, being about one third of the graduates.
3. Those who enter the High School, but do not complete the
full course, being about fifty-nine per cent of all who enter the
school.
4. Those who graduate at the High School and enter at once
upon the active duties of life, being about eighty-five per cent of
the graduates.
5. Those who pass from the High School to higher institutions
of learning.
Since it is impracticable to have more than one course of study
in the primary and grammar schools, all of the five classes of
pupils specified must be educated together during the time of their
continuance in those schools.
No course of.study can be arranged that will be exactly adapted
to pupils whose pursuits in life will be numerous and varied. We
are compelled therefore, to adopt such a course as will secure the
highest good of the largest number. The studies of each year must
be adapted to the age and mental development of those who are to
pursue them, and preparatory also to the studies of subsequent
3'ears. As far as possible, those studies which will be of the highest
practical value to those who leave school before the}^ complete the
full course should be placed first in the course.
Since it is impossible for us to foresee what will be required of
our pupils in their various occupations, or how extensive will be
their pursuit of knowledge, we should endeavor to lay such a foun-
dation in the elementary schools as will be adapted to any super-
structure.
All who graduate at the grammar schools may profitablj^ pursue
the same course of study in those schools, since the qualifications
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essential for admission to the High School are identical with those
most useful in the ordinary pursuits of life.
To meet the manifest requirements of the community, three
courses of study have been arranged for the High School, — an Eng-
lish or Mercantile Course ; a regular English and Classical Course ;
and a Classical Course especially adapted to th5 wants of pupils
who wish to prepare for college.
Pupils who do not intend to remain in the school the full term of
four years, usually adopt the English Course ; hence, for their spe-
cial benefit, those studies which are of the highest practical impor-
tance are placed first in this course.
At present I am unable to see wherein the course of study for
the various departments of the schools can be modified to the advan-
tage of any one of the five classes of pupils specified, without detri-
ment to the remaining classes.
EYENIKG SCHOOLS.
The evening school which was opened the first week in Decem-
ber, 1875, was continued until March 31 of the present year. It
was divided into two divisions. Each division met three times a
week upon alternate evenings.
Whole number registered . . . . . . 251
Boys, 185 ; girls, 66.
Average attendance . . . . . . . 97
Bo3^s, 82 ; girls, 15.
Number of teachers ........ 6
Male teachers, 3 ; female teachers, 3.
Cost of tuition $756.00
Total cost $1,100.00
The school was reopened in the hall of the Luther V. Bell
School-house Monday evening, Nov. 13. Average attendance,
about fifty, including both males and females.
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MONTHLY KEPORTS OF TRUA:N'T OFFICER.
1876.
January . . . .
February . . .
March
April
May
June
September. .
October
November . .
December . .
Total
Cases
investigated.
31
26
66
100
12
16
117
115
92
72
647
Cases of
truancy.
16
10
20
25
10
15
19
23
22
14
Arrests.
Absentees placed
in school.
174
19
2
21
Truant Officer, Eli A. Smith.
POPULATIO:^' AND VALUATION.
Population of the cit}', census of 1875 . . . 21,594
Valuation of the city, May 1, 1876 . . . $26,573,400 00
Personal estate .... $2,978,800.00
Real estate .... $23,594,600.00
Estimated value of school property . . . $436,350 00
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EXPENDITURES.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Repairs ......
$8,930 88
Furniture ......
504 32
Insurance
888 70
Rent .......
401 00
Fuel
3,987 75
BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Teachers' salaries ....
66,600 34
Superintendent's salary
2,500 00
Janitors' salaries .....
3,283 74
Truant officer's salary ....
1,000 00
Water .......
370 42
Gas , .
348 28
Printing ......
315 36
Books for indigent pupils and evening
school ...*..
788 91
Writing books .....
496 72
Stationery and other school supplies
929 29
Miscellaneous . . . , .
511 16
$14,712 65
Total expenditures
77,144 22
91,856 87
RECEIPTS.
Tuition of non-resident pupils
$144 04
•
Rent of school halls ....
27 00
Sundries,
58 00
229 04
• •
Net expenditures ....
$91,627 83
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HEALTH.
The education of our public schools is mainly intellectual ; but
it shoulcl have respect also to physical training and moral culture.
A vigorous body, as the habitation of a sound and well-disciplined
mind, and high moral principles to control and ennoble all, are mat-
ters of vital importance. Any system of education, therefore, is
defective that does not aim at the elevation and improvement of our
entire being, — ph3^sical, intellectual, and moral.
We will consider, briefly, the effect of our schools upon the bodily
health and strength of our pupils.
The mind and the body are so intimately connected, harm cannot
come to one without producing injury to the other. Hence, while
we are endeavoring to cultiA^ate and enrich the intellect, we should
never lose sight of the importance of guarding against every influ-
ence detrimental to ph^^sical health, and of cultivating, constantly,
such habits as are essential to its preservation and increase.
The unwelcome fact is ever presenting itself to our observation,
that, with all the improvements of modern times in systems of
education, there is a gradual diminution of physical energy, of
manl}^ vigor. It becomes us, therefore, to consider seriously how
far this result is justly chargeable upon the schools, and to what
extent we are personally responsible.
In the consideration of this matter, the following question claims
attention : Are we requiring of our pupils more mental labor than
can be performed by them, in the allotted time, without detriment
to ph3^sical health and strength?
From the almost illimitable range of studies, a selection has been
adopted, by mutual consent, of such as seem best adapted to pre-
pare the young for the ordinary duties of life, and to form the basis
of a more extended course of study. The extent to which the
studies assigned to the schools shall be pursued, and the apportion-
ment of the work among the several classes, are based upon an
estimate of the capabilities of pupils of ordinary health and mental
capacity.
Pupils of more than medium ability can complete the work of the
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schools in less time than is required for those of ordinary capacity ;
since the regulations of the School Board provide, that individual
promotions may be made whenever, in the judgment of the teacher,
the subcommittee, and the Superintendent, the interests of pupils
require them. Pupils of feeble health or limited capacity are not
restricted to any specified time for the completion of the course of
stud}' prescribed. It is apparent, therefore, that our school system
is sutficientl}^ flexible to meet the conditions of all classes of pupils.
After years of careful observation I am decided in the opinion,
that, with judicious management on the part of teachers, no pupil
of ordinar}" health and average mental capacity need receive injury
from the performance of school requirements, in the allotted time ;
and hence conclude that the demands of the schools are not
excessive.
There are, however, in almost every school, ambitious pupils of
feeble health and limited ph^^sical endurance, and pupils who have
been promoted prematurel}^, who are receiving permanent injur}'
from their attempts to meet the requirements of the schools in the
time allotted to pupils who are enabled by vigorous health, suitable
age, and previous study to perform their work with ease.
General regulations cannot meet each individual need. But
parents and teachers, from daily observation, have ample opportu-
nities to judge correctly of the effect of school work upon each pupil
under their charge. To their vigilance, therefore, we must look
for protection from harm of pupils of the classes specified.
I apprehend that most of the ill health of pupils consequent upon
their connection with the schools is occasioned by their exposure
to frequent and sudden changes of temperature, and currents of
cold air from open doors and windows, and from imperfect modes
of heating and ventilating school-rooms.
Twenty-nine of our school-rooms are heated b}' means of stoves,
— the most objectionable of all modes yet devised ; twent}", by the
passage of steam through pipes located in the rooms, — onl}' a
slight improvement upon the method of heating by stoves ; twenty-
nine, by furnaces ; and two, the large rooms in the High School
building, by means of warm air from coils of steam pipe located
outside of the rooms. This last method I regard the best yet in-
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vented, nnless the substitution of hot water for steam, in heating
the coils, is an improvement.
Our modes of ventilating are similar to those in general use ; but
they are altogether inadequate, and are nearly useless in calm
weather, when artificial means of ventilation are most needed.
It is well known that the life-sustaining element of the atmos-
phere, which constitutes about twenty-one per cent of its volume, is
rapidl}^ diminished b}^ its passage through the lungs in the process
of breathing, and that carbonic acid nearly equal in quantity to the
loss of oxj'genis emitted. At each respiration, about 4. .^5 per cent
of carbonic acid is added to the air, and about 4.78 per cent of oxy-
gen is removed. Since the average number of respirations is about
twenty each minute, and the average quantity of air inspired b}^ a
person in a state of rest is twenty cubic inches at each respiration,
it is apparent that the air of an imperfectly ventilated school-room
must soon become vitiated.
When to the air in this condition is added various odors from
the clothing of pupils, and noxious gases from imperfect or improp-
erly managed heating apparatus, the teacher is strongly tempted to
obtain relief through open doors and windows. But during the
season when artificial heat is required, which in our climate is
from September to June, the temperature of the external air is
so much below the proper temperature of the air within the school-
room, it cannot be admitted while the pupils are at rest, without
exposing them to sudden colds which are liable to result in injurious
if not fatal consequences.
The evils resulting from imperfect ventilation can be remedied
only by the constant admission into the school-room of large quan-
tities of pure air at a temperature suitable for health and comfort,
and the exclusion of a similar quantity of air through large venti-
ducts artificially heated to produce a strong current.
Under such circumstances, pupils would not be exposed to sud-
den changes of temperature and the air of the school-room, at all
times, would be pure and healthful.
Such an arrangement would require a larger consumption of fuel,
but the additional cost would be compensated for many times by
the improvement in the health and comfort of schools which would
ensue.
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We ma}^ confidently expect that the time will soon come when
the sanitary condition of school-rooms will receive greater attention
in the construction of school buildings, and that existing evils will
be remedied at any cost. Meanwhile, we must endeavor by con-
stant vigilance to diminish as far as possible the consequences of
existing defects.
Teachers should become familiar with the working of the heating
apparatus, and should insist that the fires be graduated to conform
to the temperature of the atmosphere. They should consult their
thermometers frequently, and maintain in their rooms a uniform
temperature of about 70°. Under no circumstances should pupils
be exposed to currents of cold air while they are seated at their
desks. Janitors should be required to ventilate the school- rooms
thoroughly, at the close of each session, and the air should be
changed during every recess, at which time, whenever the condition
of the weather will permit, all the pupils should be required to
leave their rooms and should be encouraged to engage in healthful
sports in the open air.
CONCLUSION.
For man}^ years popular education has been a prominent theme
of discussion. It has received the thoughtful consideration of the
best minds in every enlightened community', and has been presented
in every conceivable aspect. In respect to it, the question is perti-
nent, " Is there anything whereof it may be said. See, this is new?
it hath been of old time which was before us." But there are cer-
tain standard thoughts pertaining to this important subject which
— like the moral code — are always timel}', and should ever be
kept prominently before the minds of those who direct the education
of the 3^oung.
Methods are ever changing. Courses of study undergo various
modifications to adapt them to the ever-varying demands of com-
munities ; but principles are immutable ; the elements of our
common humanity remain unchanged ; the constituents of the
mind do not vary ; and the laws of development and growth are
permanent. Each new pupil requires the exercise of the same
agencies for his information and development that have been sue-
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cessfullj" applied to all who ha^e preceded him. The old familiar
paths which we have traversed until their noveltj" has disappeared,
will present numerous and varied attractions to the youthful trav-
eller at ever3^ step of his advancement.
Each succeeding year presents to us additional incentives to the
faithful appliance of all the means of education at our disposal.
The demands of society are ever increasing. Higher qualifications
and more liberal culture than formerly are now requisite to attain
high social positions, and to fill acceptably places of trust and
emolument.
When our pupils pass from our tuition, they should not only be
well versed in the rudiments of learning and ampl}^ furnished with
important knowledge, but, in consequence of the thorough training
of the schools, should possess the ability to make a skilful applica-
tion of what the}' have acquired, since their success in life will
depend more upon what the}^ can do than upon what they know.
It has been well said, "Teaching has never done its perfect work,
until b}' training the mind has learned to run in accustomed chan-
nels, until it sees what is true and feels what is right, with the
clearness, force, and promptitude which come only from long-con-
tinued habit."
Skill in the performance of whatever may be required of us is
the result, mainl}^, of previous preparation, through long-continued
effort. It has passed into a proverb: "Tell me what a man has
been doing, and I will tell you what he is."
" Our deeds have travelled with us from afar,
And what we have been makes us what we are."
The young are educated not so much by what is communicated
to them as by what is wrought out by them. The most successful
teacher, therefore, is not the one who imparts the greatest amount
of information, but rather the one who succeeds best in stimulating
his pupils to patient study and careful investigation, who teaches
the art of self-culture, how to gather knowledge most successfulh'
from the written page and the ever-open book of nature, and how
to apply most skilfully the knowledge acquired.
As teachers and school officers we cannot emphasize too strongly
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the irnportance of the work in which we are enlisted, nor unduly
intensify our interest and zeal in its accomplishment.
Horace Mann once said, "If instead of twenty-one years, the
course of nature allowed but twentj^-one days to rear an infant to
the full stature of manhood, and to sow in his bosom the seeds of
unbounded happiness or of unspeakable miseiy, I suppose, in that
case, the merchant would abandon his bargains, and the farmer
would leave the ingathering of his harvests, and that twentj-one
days would be spent without much sleep and with many prayers."
But the remoteness of causes does not affect materially the charac-
ter of their results.
Having accepted the responsibility delegated to us, of directing
the education of the youth of our city, we should labor most
earnestly to accomplish for them all that could be secured by affec-
tionate and judicious parents under the most favorable circum-
stances. With conscientious fidelity, we should guard and promote
their physical health and strength, develop their bodil}' and mental
powers, store their minds with useful knowledge, and assist them
in acquiring skill in the practical application of what thej^ know.
We are to shield them from pernicious moral influences, cultivate
in them noble aspirations, and stimulate them to the practice of
every virtue. To the utmost extent of our abilit}", we are to pre-
pare them for the successful accomplishment of their life-work.
Respectfull}^ submitted.
J. H. DAYIS,
Superintendent of Public Schools.
Dec. 30, 1876.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SOMERVILLE MYSTIC WATER BOARD,
1876.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
In Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Feb. 19, 1877.
Received, accepted, and referred to the Committee on Printing witli
instructions to print tlie same in the Annual Report of the city. Sent
down for concurrence.
CHARLES E. OILMAN, Clerk.
Concurred in.
In Common Council, Feb. ^9, 1877^
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
In Water Board, Somerville, February 15, 1877.
To the City Council of the City of Somerville :
The Somerville Mystic Water Board respectfully submit their
Annual Report, for the year ending December 31, 1876 :
Presenting in detail a statement of the quantity and size of pipe
laid, and the number of fire hydrants and stop gates set during the
past year ; also a statement of the progress and condition of the
works at the expiration of the j^ear 1876.
Three additional stand pipes for the supply of watering-carts
have been set the past year, at the request of the Committee of
the City Council on watering streets.
The total amount of distribution pipe laid in the streets of the
city to December 31, 1876, is 43 miles, 3,853 feet ; number of stop
gates set, 340 ; number of fire hydrants set, 245 ; of which 1 mile,
1,514 feet of pipe, 25 stop gates, and 9 post h3'drants have been
laid and set during the year 1876.
During the j^ear, 137 new service pipes have been laid, the
aggregate length of which is 4,625 feet.
The average cost of each service pipe is S21.33.
Water is now supplied to 3,086 dwelling-houses ; 4,418 families ;
106 shops and stores, 24 manufactories, 514 stables, andneaily all
the public buildings, being an increase of 133 dwelling-houses,
187 families, 4 stores, 1 manufactory, and six stables, during the
year 1876.
The water fixtures now in use are designated as follows, viz ,
4,538 sinks, 909 taps, 804 bath-tubs, 936 wash hand basins, 982
pan, 786 self-acting, and 85 hopper water-closets ; 41 private
hydrants, 27 urinals, 6 fountains, and 491 hand hose.
There are now vacant 281 houses, 58 stables, and 25 stores.
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About three fourths of the houses vacant are arranged for two
families.
There has been no complaint of trouble from frozen water mains
or service pipes during the past 3'ear, and the Boaid believe that
in the future there will be little to be feared from frozen pipes.
During the past 3'ear, action has been taken by this Board in
regard to placing the fire h3'drants in charge of the Fire Depart-
ment, which has resulted in the passage of an order by the City
Council to that effect.
In consequence of the caving of the trench for the new main
sewer constructed in West Somerville, much damage has been
caused to the distribution and service pipes on Beacon, Mosland, and
Elm Streets, giving great inconveni* nee to the water takers on the
line of those streets The Hoard has, under the circunastances,
taken every me^ans in its power to lessen the damage caused to the
water takers by the conve3'ance of water to their houses and
stables, until such time as the completion of the sewer would allow
the repairs to be made on the water pipes.
In the last report submitted by this Board, reference was made
to the steps which had been taken towards obtaining a modifica-
tion of the Water Contract between the city of Charlestown and
the town of Somerville, dated Sept. 21, 1868, and the hope was
expressed that erelong a modified contract would be presented for
the consideration of the City Council. Circumstances entirely
beyond the control of this Board have occurred preventing any
decision in the matter. During the past year the subject was
referred by the Water Committee of the Boston City Council (to
whom it was originally referred) to the Mystic Water Board of
Boston, and another hearing was given, at which members of this
Board were present, and the facts in the case, on the part of Som-
erville, presented to the best of their ability.
The following, which is taken from the last report of the M3^stic
Water Board to the Boston Cit3^ Council, dated June 20, 1876,
fully explains the result of the hearing before that Board, viz. :
*' The petition from the cities of Chelsea and Somerville, and
the town of Everett, for a modification of contracts with them,
which was presented to the City Council, and referred to the Joint
141
Standing Committee on Water, after one hearing by them was
referred by the committee to this Board, with a request that they
would report what modifications, if any, should be made in the
contracts. The Board, after several interviews and hearings with
representatives of the Water Boards of each of the places named,
and a careful consideration of the matter, came to the conclusion
that it would be unwise to make the changes asked for by the peti-
tioners, and that if anything was done it should be to make an
entirely new contract, based upon the altered state of things
growing out of the annexation of Charlestown to Boston ; and
that this could be done better by the Boston Water Board, when
appointed, who would have charge of both the Cochituate and
Mystic Works, than it could be by any existing Board, and they
so reported to the committee."
Subsequent to the report from which the above quotation is
made, the Water Committee of the Boston City Council reported,
recommending that the subject be referred to the new Water Hoard
of Boston, whicii recommendation was adopted, and the whole
matter is now in the hands of that Board.
The works during the 3^ear 1876 have been under the general
superintendence of Mr. Benjamin Almy, who has performed his
duties in a faithful and satisfactory manner.
The engineering has been under the direction of Mr. George A.
Kimball, the City Engineer, who has responded cheerfully to any
call made upon him.
You are referred to the report of the Superintendent, herewith
presented, containing a tabular statement of the amount of pipe
laid, and other work performed during the year 1876, as also an
inventory of stock and tools on hand at the workshop.
The cost of the works is as follows : —
Value Dec. 31, 1875, $321,047 84
Expended during the year 1876, including stock
now on hand, 6,184 49
Value of 3 stand pipes, 225 00
Total, $327,457 33
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The Board desire to express their thanks to the Commissioners,
Registrar, and Superintendent of the Mystic Water Works for
courtesies extended to them the past year.
During the long time the members of the Board have been asso-
ciated together, they have endeavored faithfully and conscien-
tiously to perform the duties assigned them ; have in all cases
where, in their judgment, the interest of the town or city would
admit, granted the petition of the ( itizens for the laying of distri-
bution pipes ; and transfer to the care of their successors in office
the 43 miles of distribution pipe, with the appurtenances thereto
belonging, in good working order.
C. E. EYMES.
CUTLEE DOWNER.
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM.
HORACE HASKINS.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
To the Somerville Mystic Water Board :
Gentlemen, — My fourth Annual Report as Superintendent of
the Somerville Mystic Water Works is respectfully submitted,
comprising a statement of all work performed under my care dur-
ing the year 1876, and also an inventory of materials and tools on
hand Januar}^ 1, 1877.
Pipe Laid in 1876.
Size of Pipe laid.
Gates set 1876.
70
<u
Jt
s
2
>»
33
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
.2*
'5.
si
Stbbbts.
Feet.
8-in.
Feet.
6-in.
Feet.
4-in.
Feet.
3-in.
8-in.
6-in
4-in.
3-in
•a
Avon •
10^
22i
Bruadway from Weston Av.dead end
Broadway, at New Cross
Bow Street Place — a dead end ...
1,433
39
1
1
1
1
230
14
300
70
Brooks, froiTi Main to Heath .....
190
Broadway Place — a dead end . . • •
Beacon, at Park Street
Columbus Avenue, at Warren Ave. .
Conwell Avenue
7
Cherry, at Kim
1
I
2
1
1
2
CJoltage Avenue, from Chester Street
D »y, Irom Elm •*•..
227
615
1
1
1
8
L)urham. from Beacon ..•••...
468
8
Elm at Wiliow Avenue
* *
Flint, at Crosd
Glen, at Flint
*
Heath, at Brooks
Herbert, from Day to Chester ....
380
187
14
65
10
* *
*
1
1
1
2
1
1
*1
13
HafiBon, from bkelian to Durham . .
*
Leon, from Concord Ave., a dead end
104
1
Moore, north from Mead, a dead end
Mrdn, from Broi dwav to Brooks . .
640
63
Munroe, east from W^alnut
Mossland, at Elm
New Cross, from Broadway, dead end
Pitman
247
1
426
145
Pierce Court — a deadend
l'
Professor's Kow, from Curtis ....
358
203
Professor's Kow, from College Ave. .
323
Rush, from Pearl to Flint
6i
Sacramento, ai Beacon . •
1
Witrgles worth, from Otis
Washington, corner Hawkins ....
Washington, at Beacon
. . .
143
. . .
. .
8
* *
9
1,472
2,399
2,449
474
1
77i
145
HYDRANTS MOVED ON^ ACC0U:N'T OF STREET
IMPROVEMENTS.
Beacon Street, at corner Sacramento, 1
Beacon " opposite Forest Street, Cambridge, 1
Concord Avenue, near Leon Street, 1
Channcey Avenue discontinued, 1
Repaired thirtj'-seven leaks on main pipes, four charged to
Patent Water and Gas Pipe Company, being guaranteed by them
for five years, amounting to $29 ; repacked ten gates, put new valves
into twent3'-one lij'drants, replaced seven gate boxes and one flush
hydrant box opposite School Street, Broadway ; cleaned forty-two
corporation taps filled with rust, set three stand pipes for wateiing
streets, two on Somerville Avenue below Union Square and one
on Washington Street, corner of Boston Street.
MATERIALS ON HAND AT COST.
PIPE LINED.
27 feet 12 in. at
SI 00
S27 00
35 '^
10 "
90
31 50
112 "
8 -
75
84 00
287 "
6 ''
45
129 15
168 ''
4 ''
28
47 04
182 ''
3 '-
24
43 68
*
PIPE NOT LINED.
203 feet 10 in. at
$0 75
$152 25
77 "
8 "
58
44 66
1,113 "
6 *^
389 55
413 ''
4 ''
94 99
$362 a7
681 45
Sleeves 21 ft. 3in., 17 ft. 8 in., and
74 ft. 6 in.,
Amount carried forward, $1,043 82
10
146
Amount hrought forward^
$1,043 82
SHEET-IRON BRANCHES LINED,
7 double 4 on 6 at
$2 25
$15 75
3 " 4 tc 4 'i
2 10
6 30
2 single 3 " 4 '•
2 00
4 00
2 '' 3 " 3 "
2 00
4 00
2iinlined3 '' 6 ''
ST-IRON
1 75
PIPE AND BRANC
3 50
CA
mES.
16 feet 8 in.
800 lbs
. at $0 02i
$18 00
15 *' 6 "
500
02i
11 25
12 '' 4 "
270
02|
6 07
1 '' 4 *' J turn
55
03
1 65
1 '* 4 " special
casting,
3 60
1 '^ 4 " sleeve,
19 11)8
•
57
2 " 6 '' sleeves,
47 *'
^ST-IRON
at 03
BRANCHES, NOT
1 41
c^
LINED.
1 double 6 on 6
82 lbs.
at $0 03J
$2 87
4 '' 4 *' 6
304 '
03J
10 64
5 "' 4 " 4
285 '
031
9 97
1 single 6 '* 8
94 '
' 03j-
3 29
5 " 4 '' 6
315 '
03i-
11 02
5 '' 4 '' 4
235 " 03J
CAST-IRON BRANCHES LIN
8 22
ED.
2 double 4 on 6
$S 00
1 '' 4 *' 4
3 50
1 single 4 " 8
4 50
4 inch good order at
4 to be repaired *'
HYDRANTS ON HAND.
$50 00 $200 00
45 00 180 00
33 55
42 55
46 01
]6 00
380 00
Amount carried forward^
$1,561 93
147
Amount brought forward., - $1,561 93
GATES ON HAND.
2 4 inch at $15 30 $30 60
3 3 " 12 60 37 80
15 gate frames and covers, 86 25
1 small cover, 1 25
155 90
SUNDRY MATERIAL,
300 feet boards, at $26.00 per M.
1,500 "• plank, '' '' " ''
13 bbls. cement, at $1.60.
10 lbs. oakum,
^ ton coal,
52 lbs. winding rope,
4 gallons naphtha,
50 lbs spikes,
60 lbs. nails,
1 J yds. enamelled cloth,
23 yds. cotton drilling, at .12,
275 lbs. rivets, at .13,
15 hydrant valves,
13 '' caps, 75^ lbs. at .04,
29 lbs. manilla rope at .145-,
1 iron bound block,
3 gate boxes,
8 hydrant rods,
5 wrench nuts for hydrants, at .75,
6 hydrant gaskets, at .75,
2 bbls. tar,
27 feet fuse,
9^ lbs. chain,
10 lbs. i inch wire,
7 hydrant screws,
8 studs for hydrant caps,
A^nounts carried forward, $181 55 $1,717 83
$7 80
39
00
20
80
1
00
1
50
6
24
1
40
2
00
2
40
90
2
76
35
75
12
00
3
02
4
20
1
25
9
00
9
00
3
75
4
50
10
00
10
1
00
1
00
70
48
148
Amounts brought forward,
$181 55
50 lbs. white lead,
5 00
2 1 sheets 2^ sand paper,
10
,717 83
186 65
Total value of material on hand, $1,904 48
TOOLS FOR WATER
WORKS.
1 lining stand and fixtures,
$25 00
1 punching machine,
250 00
1 rolling ^'
200 00
6 mandrels.
90 00
2 mandrel frames,
10 00
4 sets rollers for forming pipe.
45 00
6 pr. pipe clamps,
12 GO
6 pr. pipe rings,
5 00
3 rivet sets.
1 00
1 wire gauge.
1 25
17 cold chisels.
2 00
5 small hammers,
2 75
3 mallets.
50
5 pair snips.
5 50
2 bench shears.
5 00
8 oil cans.
4 00
20 lanterns.
20 00
1 tackle and derrick.
6 00
1 hand hose.
1 50
I hydrant hose.
1 00
2 saws,
1 00
1 bit-stock and bits.
1 50
1 2-foot square.
75
1 jack plane,
75
1 oil stone.
50
7 drills, 66J lbs. at .20
13 30
3 spoons,
1 00
7 striking hammers.
12 00
3 sledge hammers.
7 00 $725 30
Amomit carried forward,
$725 30
14:9
Amount brought forward^
$725 30
2 iron bars
$3 00
4 frost wedges, 43J- lbs. at .20
8
70
2 sand-screens,
50
7 hj'drant wrenches.
5
00
2 flush hydrant wrenches,
4
00
2 hose spanners,
25
1 packing-box wrench,
1
25
6 gate wrenches.
14
00
7 mending knives,
1
00
10 pails,
3
00
2 water tubs.
1
50
1 water barrel,
1
00
4 mortar boxes,
6
00
3 hods.
1
00
2 trowels,
1
00
2 tool boxes,
7
00
7 pair rubber mits,
10
00
1 wheelbarrow,
4
00
20 picks,
25
00
17 shovels at .75
12
75
4 kettles,
2
50
1 grindstone.
4
00
2 tape measures.
1
00
1 cutting bench,
2
50
2 rammers,
1
00
1 pair rubber boots.
3
00
1 pipe cradle.
1
00
3 fire furnaces,
1
00
1 pair h3^drant tongs.
30
1 branding iron, S. W. W.,
30
1 tank for turning pipe,
45
00
3 tar barrels,
2
50
1 plough and points.
5
00
1 step-ladder.
4
00
183 05
Amount carried forward,
$908 35
150
Amount brought forward, $908 35
1 ratchet and drills for repairs on
hydrants, 15 00
caulking irons and 2 joint pins, 1 00
powder can, 35
2 punches, 20
2 horses, 100 00
3 wagons, 200 00
1 pung, 40 00
1 sleigh, 18 00
4 blankets, 8 00
2 harnesses, 45 00
1 buffalo robe, 6 00
2 surcingles, 1 00
OFFICE FURNITURE.
1 desk, 4 chairs, 1 stove, 1 letter
hook file, 2 inkstands, 1 order
slate, 1 broom, 20 00
454 55
WATER-SERVICE MATERIALS.
Total, $1,362 90
31 feet 2 in. galvanized
pipe,
at $0 20
$6 20
297 '' IJ " unlined pipe,
12
35 64
1,162 '' l-l *' lined to 1 inch.
14
162 68
799J " 1 " ''1
((
12
95 94
357|- lbs. lead pipe,
9
32 17
57^ *' solder,
16
9 20
844 " old lead,
•
5i
46 42
23 " block tin pipe,
30
6 90
15 connecting leads.
15 00
12 12 inch clamps,
2
25
27 00
9 10 "
2
25
20 25
3 8 ''
2
25
6 75
7 6'*
2
25
15 75
Amount carried forward, $479 90
151
Amount brought forward ,
$479 90
20 4
inch clamps,
S2
25
45 00
14 3
4(
2
25
37 50
2 4
inch with Ludlow gates,
10 00
2 6
(I ((
10 00
72 stop and waste, con. nipples,
2
00
344 00
93 IJ
in.
brass Ts,
45
86 85
36 1
u
plugs,
07
2 52
4 1.]
4b
union nipples,
30
1 20
2 1
a
goose necks.
1
00
2 00
H 1
(fc
a
50
5 50
4^
a
a
40
1 60
3 2
<.
R. W. stop and water cocks.
4
00
12 00
12 li
((
union swivel nipples,
6 60
2U
u
R. W. stop and waste T handle,
1
67
3 34
4 1
a
a iC a
6 00
3|
a
stop and waste T handle.
1
30
3 90
1 1
4(
spigot stop and waste,
2 00
7|
u
n ^(
1
00
7 00
3J
a
U kl
75
2 25
7 1.^
b3
^ 1 in. brass T,
45
3 15
3 1
U
stop and waste with nipples,
1
90
5 70
2 2
»4
brass tap nipples,
50
1 00
51]
u
li ((
40
2 00
4U
(4
u u
30
1 20
6 1
u
U ((
25
1 50
6f
((
U ii
20
1 20
3]
((
U i(
18
54
2 1
(i
union couplings,
50
I 00
'^l
(.
.Ik
40
2 00
2^
u
u
30
60
1 1
ii
ground seat R. W.,
50
5 2
u
^ bends hose thread.
30
1 50
2 2
(C
globe valves with wheel,
3
50
7 00
2 2
u
gal. Ts,
65
1 30
Amount carried forward,
$1,099 35
152
Amount hrouglit forward^
$1,099 35
11 1
by
' J inch,
12|
inch Ts,
1 2
' cross ^al.,
1 3
' gal.
coupling.
2 21
e.
4 2
i(
l^ f
14
2|
' gal.
R. and L.
1 hose nipple for stand pipe,
7 f gal. couplings,
1 2^ in. " elbow.
1 2
(C
(I
9 ^
<;
(.,
2 2
C.I
((
6 1^
" mal.
elbows.
9 \l
((
Cl
34 1
u
((
5 1^
(.1,
Ts,
1 li
!,(.
4t
5 IJ
by
1 in
. mal. Ts,
32 1
u
U (c
12 1
by
5 U
"8
kfc Ik
111
«(
" cross, ' '
4 1i
C(
!,( U
2 1
(«
CC it
3 1 by 1
c&
(( u
3 2
(i
C. I. plugs,
2 1J
u
Cl i(
9 IJ
iC
(C !.<,
32 1-
(fc
C. C(
16 1
(k
4( (I
2 1
u
stopcocks and nipple,
21 1
fcl
solder corporations and
nipj)le,
$0 20
2 20
16
1 92
60
55
35
70
25
1 00
9
1 44
20
1 00
7
49
45
40
40
30
60
25
1 50
20
1 80
18
6 12
25
1 25
25
25
1 25
20
6 40
20
2 40
38
30
1 20
25
50
25
75
15
45
12
24
10
90
5
1 60
5
80
1 90
3 80
1 75
36 75
Amount earned forward^
SI, 179 64
153
Amount brought forward, $1,179 64
81 1 inch solder connecting nipples, $0 35 28 00
1 self-closing faucet, 2 80
4 hose bite faucets, 1 00 4 00
2 corporations soldered on, 4 50
2 hose nipples and 1 cap, 75
38 bushings and reducing couplings, 3 80
13 in. gal. nipple, 35
4 2J- '' *' " 35 1 40
7 2 '' '' '- 30 2 10
41 ft. small iron pipe, 5 2 05
33 lead pipe tacks, 1 00
90 pipe hooks, 40 00
4 Bartholomew hydrants, 12 00
5 lbs. red lead, 50
3 shut-off rods, 35 1 05
1 service box cover, 20
Total, • $1,284 14
INVENTORY OF TOOLS FOR WATER SERVICE.
4 service wrenches,
2 pipe cutters and wheels,
1 2 in. die plate and die,
11'' '' '' '' 3 dies.
If" " " " die,
1 press and cones for lining pipe,
2 set cones,
1 bench vise,
1 1 in. tapping machine,
1 5 fci a a
^ 8
8 pair tongs,
2 Stilson wrenches,
4 monkey "
3 fire pots,
Amount carried forward^ $140 00
$3
00
12
00
15
00
9
00
8
00
40
00
10
00
8
00
15
00
12
50
3
00
2
50
2
00
154
Amount brought forward^
1 8 in. solder kettle,
2 solder ladles,
5 doz. service locks at .65
3 soldering irons,
6 flat files,
2 round files,
62 clamps for locking service pipe
1 set washer cutters,
2 ten pins,
1 lining bench,
5 tunnels,
3 force pumps,
1 screw driver and saw set.
Number of services put in, 13 7.
Average cost of services, $21.33 each.
NUMBER OF FEET AND SIZE OF SERVICE PIPIO LAID.
2 in- galvanized 208 ft.
1 " cement lined, 72
f" '' '• 4,345
140
00
1
50
1
00
60
S2
50
3
25
1
25
20
37
70
1
50
40
1
50
1
00
10
00
60
$233 00
Total, 4,625 ft.
Respectfull}^
benjami:n^ almy,
Superintendent.
REPOUT
OF THE
COMMITTEE ON HIGHWAYS,
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
In Committee on Highways, Dec. 28, 1876.
To the City Council of the City of Somerville :
The Committee on Highways deem it proper to submit to the
City Council a brief report of their doings during the year now
about to close.
Your committee have held sixty-eight meetings, have received
and acted upon one hundred and sixty-three orders, petitions, etc.,
and have submitted one hundred and fifty-two reports.
No new streets have been laid out, but much labor has been
given to the completion of those previously laid out, and the com-
mittee have the satisfaction of reporting them all finished, and the
betterments assessed thereon.
That portion of Beacon Street lying between Sacramento Street
and Somerville Avenue has been greatly improved by being
widened to its full width of sixty-six feet, the grade raised from six
to twenty-two inches through the lower portions, and the whole
roadway thoroughl}^ macadamized : four thousand seven hundred
and sixty- three loads of cracked stone having been used, besides a
large quantit}^ of earth filling, which was mostly obtained from the
surplus remaining after the construction of the West Somerville
Sewer. This street is now completed throughout its entire length,
and in the opinion of your committee is one of the best thorough-
fares in the city.
Fourteen street crossings have been constructed, the repaAing
of Washington Street under the bridge of the Boston and Lowell
Rrailroad, and a large amount of paving required by the resetting
of edgestones and gutters, have all been done by the regular high-
way force and with but little outlay for paving-stones, the Wake-
field gravel having supplied all the round stone pavers required.
No gravel has yet been taken from the land in Waltham, as j'our
158
committee have not been able to make what thej considered advan-
tageous terms with the Fitchburg Railroad Company for transpor-
tation and loading.
The completion of the Broadway Park, followed by the assess-
ment of betterments on eight hundred and thirteen estates under
the direction and guidance of the City Corhicil, has added to the
labors of your committee.
But little progress can be reported in the construction of brick
sidewalks, the amount at the disposal of the committee for this ob-
ject being less than $1,000. The construction of sewers has fur-
nished a considerable quantit}^ of earth suitable for grading walks,
and it has been freely used for this purpose.
The City Engineer, under the instructions of your committee, has
numbered twent3"-two streets. The principal ones are, Somerville
Avenue, Grand View Avenue, Warren Avenue, Mt. Vernon Street,
Rush Street, Springfield Street, and Pearl Street. About two
thousand numbers have been put upon houses.
The committee desire to express their appreciation of the services
of the Superintendent of Streets, and of the clerk of their commit-
tee, for the faithful and satisfactory manner in which they have
performed their respective duties.
Respectfully submitted.
JACOB T. GLINES, Chairman.
TI3:iI=l.ID
AJ^NUAL REPORT
OF THE
CITY ENGINEER OF SOMERVILLE,
1876.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
In Board of Mayor axd Aldermen, March 5, 1877.
Accepted, referred to the Committee on Printing, with instructions to
print the same in the Annual Report of the City. One hundred copies
separate to be bound in paper. Sent down for concurrence.
CHARLES E. OILMAN, Clerk.
In Common Council, March 7, 1877.
Concurred in.
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk.
CITY or SOMERVILLE.
City Engineer's Office, Jau. 15, 1877.
To his Honor the Mayor, and the City Council of the City of Somerville :
Gentlemen, — The City Engineer respectfully presents the
following report for the 3^ear 1876.
SEWERS.
The following tabular statement will show the lengths, sizes, etc.,
of sewers built during the year.
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beaco:n^ and elm streets sewer.
This is an extension of a sewer built in 1875, commencing at
point on Beacon Street at its junction with Sacramento Street,
thence through Beacon Street, under the Fitchburg Raihoad and
bridge abutments, crossing Somerville Avenue, through Mossland
and Ehn Streets to Davis Square at West Somerville. From Sacra-
mento Street to Willow Avenue the sewer is forty- eight inches in
diameter, and from Willow Avenue to Davis Square is forty-two
inches in diameter. The contract was awarded to W^illiam Sullivan,
of Lawrence, and the work commenced on the twenty- ninth day of
June. The rate of progress made by the contractor was not in ac-
cordance with the terms of the contract. The contract required the
work to be completed before December 1, 1876, and at that date
fourteen hundred and ninety-four feet remained uncompleted, and
at the close of the jxar five hundred and ninety-five feet remained
uncompleted.
A large portion of the territorv through which this sewer was
constructed is very wet and sandy, and numerous powerful springs
were encountered, making it necessary to use great care in the con-
struction. The deepest excavation being thirty-two and eight
tenths feet, at the junction of Mossland and Elm Streets.
On August 18, a temporary injunction was issued by the
Supreme Court, restraining the city from building the sewer under
the Fitchburg Railroad and bridge abutments. After a slight delay
the matter was adjusted between the railroad compau}^ and the
city.
The construction of this sewer will give an outlet for the drainage
of a large portion of West Somerville, and by the construction of
lateral sewers the people in that vicinity will receive the benefit of
a much-needed improvement.
NEW CROSS STREET SEWER.
This sewer was built at the expense of private parties, in accord-
ance with lines and grades given by the City Engineer.
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SYCAMORE STREET AND BROADWAY SEWER.
The contract for this sewer was made with Francis Mongan, but
on account of the unfavorable weather he was allowed to di^on-
tinue the work for the season.
SOUTH AND EARLE STREETS SEWER.
This sewer was commenced in 1875, and finished during the year,
MAN-HOLES.
One man-hole has been constructed on the Marshall Street sewer
near Oakland Avenue for the purpose of examining the sewer ;
man}^ more are needed on our old sewers, some of which are half
a mile or more in length without a man-hole. The wooden covers
should be replaced with iron.
CATCH-BASINS.
Thirty-six catch-basins have been constructed during the year at
a cost of about sixty-five dollars each. Several of the old ones have
been repaired and many others will need early attention. The
openings should be made uniform in size, and iron covers substi-
tuted for the wooden ones now in use. Forty-one old and decaj'ed
covers have been replaced by new ones.
The sewers in Avon and Leland Streets and Concord Avenue
have been built by the cit}^ under the direction of D. A. Sanborn,
Superintendent of Sewers.
There are quite a number of sewers of which there is no location,
nor any record showing the depth ; this often causes anno3'ance,
especially in making connections. At all points where connections
have been made with these sewers during the 3'ear, measurements
have been taken to determine the location and depth.
The appropriation for sewers was $10,000, and a special appro-
priation of $35,000 for the Beacon and Elm Streets sewer. The
amount expended by the Sewer Department, exclusive of the
Beacon and Elm Streets sewer was $8,078.15, which includes the
salar}" of the Superintendent, the portion paid by the city for the
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construction of new sewers, the construction of catch-basins, the
cleaning of sewers and catch-basins and general repairs. The
Superintendent reports the cost of removing the deposit from
catch-basins at about fifty-two cents per load, and for removing
the same from the large sewers at about eightj^-four cents per load.
$29,943.74 w^as expended in the construction of the Beacon and
Elm Streets sewer.
Sewer assessments have been laid as follows, viz. : South and
Earle Streets $894.62 ; Concord Avenue, from Springfield to Leon
Streets, 1453.59 ; Avon Street, $705.02 ; Leland Street, $984.28 ;
and Beech and Pitman Streets, $507.50 ; making a total of
$3,545.01.
A sewer was ordered in Chester Street and a contract made with
Francis Mongan for its construction, but on account of the delay in
the construction of the Beacon and Elm Streets sewer, with which
it was to connect, the work was postponed for the season.
CRAGIE BRIDGE OUTLET. fy
B}^ an Act of the Legislature, approved Ma}^ 8, 1875, the cities
of Cambridge and Somerville are required to extend the main sewer
towards or into the deep water channel of Charles River, the work
not to be commenced until the plans are approved by the Harbor
Commissioners, — the extension to be made within two j^ears.
Acting under instructions from the Committee on Sewers of the
cities of Cambridge and Somerville, a plan prepared by J. G.
Chase, City Engineer of Cambridge, contemplating the construction
of a wooden box attached to the piles of the bridge, was presented
to the Harbor Commissioners for their approval. This plan was
objected to b}^ the Harbor Commissioners on account of its inter-
fering with the free ebb and flow of the tide, and by the Engineer
for the Bridge Commissioners on account of the additional weight
that would be brought to bear on the piles. In June a plan made
by Wm. S. Barbour, City Engineer of Cambridge (successor to
Mr. Chase), in which it is proposed to extend the sewer by^ laying
six wrought-iron enamelled pipes, fourteen inches in diameter,
below low water, was approved by the Harbor Commissioners, but
the construction was deferred until another 3'ear.
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PEIYATE DEAIKS.
The new city ordinance in relation to sewers and drains requires
that all connections of private drains with common sewers be made
by persons licensed in writing by the Mayor and Aldermen, and be-
fore performing any work to give satisfactory bonds for its faithful
performance. In May, the Maj'or and Aldermen adopted certain
'^ Rules in relation to Private Drains." {See Appendix.)
The owner or agent of the premises to be drained is required
to make an application to the Cit}' Engineer in writing ; the permit
is then issued to a licensed drain-layer, who performs the work and
makes a return of the same to this office. The adoption of this
sj^stem has secured a better class of work ; still there is room for
improvement.
The work of laying private drains should be carefully inspected ;
the experience of our city in the past has been such as to teach us
that too much care cannot be exercised in this branch of our drain-
age. In building the Beacon and Elm Streets sewer through
Mossland Street, a portion of an old sewer fifteen inches in diam-
eter was taken up, and at a connection of a private drain with the
sewer the drain pipe was found to project nearly half-way across
the sewer, thus reducing the capacit}' of the sewer about one fourth.
Many other samples of poor workmanship have been found, which,
if not discovered, would probably cause serious damage.
ye:ntilation of house draiks.
Several complaints have been made at this office that the sewer
gases entered the dwelling-houses. On investigation the trouble was
found to be on account of a defect, or a lack of ventilation of the
house drain. The soil pipes should be carried through the roof,
and a proper ventilator attached, or the soil pipe should be con-
nected with the flue of a chimney ; water-closets should be ventilated
from the space under the seat ; the rain-water conductors from the
roofs should connect with the drains, except when located at such
points that the prevaihng direction of the wind would be liable to
convey the gases through an open window into the rooms of the
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house, wliich frequently occurs in French-roofed houses. Wherever
these arrangements have been appUcd, the trouble from sewer gases
has been enth-elj' removed.
Particular attention should be paid to the proper ventilation of
house drains, for the most dangerous gases are not perceptible to
the smell, and without warning the occupants quietly' breathe these
poisons.
Thirteen persons have been licensed bj the Ma3'or and Alder-
men as drain-la3^ers.
One hundred and twelve permits for la3'ing private drains have
been issued during the 3'ear, and the location recorded in a book
for the purpose, as required hy the city ordinance.
HIGHWAYS.
No new streets have been laid out during the year, but several
streets previously laid out have been finished. The following state-
ment will show the principal street improvements : —
STREET IMPROYEMEXTS IN 187G.
Name.
Fko-ai
To
IlOW I.MPUOVKD.
111 f C't.
Tiftacon
Kent
Somerville Av.
Boston Line . .
Mystic Avenue
Leon
Oliver , . . c . . . .
Somerville Av
Elm
Macadamized ....
Remacadamized .
Macadamized ....
Macadamized
Macadamized
Macadamized
Macadamized
Gravelled
Macadamized ....
*> 4*^5
Broadway
Chauncey Av'nue
Concord Avenue.
Glen
Cutter
Broadway ....
Springfield ....
Flint
1,G00
1,325
515
190
Linwood
Mossland ......
Washington . . .
Somerville Av. .
Cambridge line
Broadway
2,050
380
Somerville Av . .
Elm
9,G.jO
Winthrop Av'nue
M3'stic Avenue
1,225
Total
19,3G0
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The following statement shows the assessments laid on estates
benefited by the laying out and grading of the respectiA'e streets : —
HIGHWAY BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS LAID IN 1876.
Street.
From
To
Approx.
length
in feet.
Assessment.
Chauncey Av'nue
Concord Avenue
Broadway
Prospect
Springfield
Flint
Mystic Avenue . .
Springfield
Leon
1,325
1,010
515
190
630
790
1,225
$6,507.12
2,010.07
380 28
Glen
Oliver
102 00
Newton
Springfield
Winthrop Av'nue
Webster Avenue
Concord Avenue
Broadway
Concord Avenue
Cambridge Line
Mystic Avenue . .
685.33
974.30
5,347.50
Totals
5,685
$16,006.60
STEEET LINES.
In 1861, immediately after the Richardson surve^^ stone bounds
were set in all the accepted streets of the town. Most of these
were set in the centre of the street. In the construction of sewers,
laying water pipes, and changes in grade, many have been removed ;
and nearly all the new streets laid out since 1861 are without anj^
permanent bounds or reference marks. When the streets were laid
out or constructed, bounds might easily have been set, and at a
slight additional expense ; but in mau}^ streets it is now necessary
to make a resurvey of the street, and even then it is oftentimes
impossible to run the line shown on the plan of the lajdng out, on
account of the incompleteness of many of the plans, as shown by
the absence of any connection of the lines on the plan with per-
manent structures or marks on the ground.
The labor and expense of establishing these lines are great, but it
is quite important that the matter should receive early attention,
for the data for re-establishing the old street lines are each year
growing less.
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During the year lines have been re-established on twelve streets,
and properly recorded ; eighteen new stone bounds have been set
and points have been established ready for setting twenty-four more.
Four old bounds have been repaired and properlj' adjusted to line
and grade. Street lines for setting fences have been furnished to
eleven abutters.
BRIDGES.
In July, 1875, the Mayor and Aldermen petitioned the County
Commissioners that the bridges over the Boston and Lowell Rail-
road on School, Medford, Cross, and Walnut Streets, and the Low-
ell Railroad bridge over Washington Street, might be rebuilt at the
proper width and such changes made in the structures as to render
the street safe for public travel. Several hearings were given in
1875, and in November, 1876, the County Commissioners, in com-
pau}' with several members of the City Council, visited the several
bridges, but thus far no decision has been given b}' the County
Commissioners.
During the j^ear, the Boston and Lowell Railroad Company con-
structed a sidewalk on Washington Street under their railroad, and
repaired and enlarged the drain near the bridge.
Nearl}' all the railroad bridges in the city are unsightly, awkward
structures, and the safet}^ of many of them for public travel might
be questioned. It is recommended that each bridge be carefully
examined semiannually, and the result reported in writing to the
City Council.
CENTRAL HILL PARK.
In January, the City Council passed the following : —
" Ordered, that the City Engineer be directed to draft and submit
a plan for the lading out and grading of the public grounds owned
b}" the city and situated on Highland Avenue."
The survey of the grounds was commenced as soon as the weather
would permit, but on account of the pressure of other work was
aot completed until November. In May, the City Council passed
the following: " Ordered, that the Committee on Public Property
be and they are hereby authorized and instructed to finish the grad-
ing of the area included between Highland Avenue and the circu-
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lar driveway in front of the High School building, and properly sod
the same ; also to set a curbing stone of granite similar to that
about the City Hall, along the line of Highland Avenue ; also to
set out a suitable number of trees on said area, the expense of the
same to be charged to Miscellaneous Account." Acting under the
above order, the Committee on Public Property instructed the City
Engineer to submit a plan and estimates for the improvements in
front of the High School building, the same to be a part of the
general plan for the improvement of the entire area. The plans
submitted were approved b}' the committee, and proposed the con-
struction of a substantial driveway, twenty feet in width with
paved gutters on either side provided with catch-basins and drains
to remove the surface water, the setting of a granite curb on High-
land Avenue in front of the High School building, setting granite
steps at the central entrance, and constructing a brick walk twelve
feet in width with granite edges, from Highland Avenue to the
High School building. The cost of the improvement was as follows :
John Turner & Co. furnishing and setting 208y*j ft.
of curbing, 4 steps, 5 posts,
Martin Gill, drivewaj^, catch-basins, and drains,
J. W. Kidney, 177y% linealfeetof edgestone at $1.48,
" 141 x*j square yards of brick paving at
$1.00,
" two small granite posts at $6.00,
'' building wall under steps,
Francis Mongan, grading and sodding lawn 17,627 sq.
ft. at $.02J-,
Francis Mongan, 4-/^ cords of manure at $7.00,
'' spading in manure,
" grading between driveway and church,
Hugh Carne}^, 30 trees and setting the same at $3.50,
Somerville Water Works, pipes and connections for
hydrant on lawn,
Less amount received for centennial trees,
Total,
$653 00
757
72
262
55
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40
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15
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381
92
32
90
30
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35
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105
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14
55
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04
31
50
$2,409
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Under the instructions received in January two plans were pre-
sented to the City Council, Dec. 18, 1876, for the la3ing out and
improving the Park. Plan No. 1 contemplated laying out the
grounds by the construction of walks ; and Plan No. 2, the laying
out of the same by the construction of walks and driveways, — both
plans make provision for the erection of a Memorial Building or
Soldiers' Monument, between the High School building and the
Engine House. The plans were referred to the next City Gov-
ernment.
On account of the grade of the High School building and of the
several streets adjoining the Park, it is a matter of considerable
difficulty to establish a satisfactory grade. The grade proposed on
the plans presented would lower the summit of the hill from the
Engine House to the Flag-staff to an elevation three feet above the
sidewalk on Highland Avenue, and from the Flag-staff gradually
rising to the present grade at the High School building, thence
gradually MHng to School Street in the rear of the City Hall. No
material change is proposed on the slopes near Medford Street and
the Lowell Railroad. The proposed grade would destroj^ the
remains of the old earthworks referred to b}^ my predecessor in his
raport for the year 1875. An attempt to preserve these indistinct
remains would prevent the establishing of satisfactory grades and
would mar the general appearance of the Park. A suitable tablet
can be erected to mark the position of the earthworks.
BROADWAY PARK.
This Park was completed in July. The work for the year con-
sisted in the construction of an iron fence, grading the entire area,
laying out and constructing walks, setting out shade trees, etc.
Under authorit}" of the Acts of Legislature, Chap. 97, for the
3'ear 1874, betterments were assessed on the real estates in the
vicinit}^, the betterments extending about 3,100 feet from the
Park in an easterly and westerlj" direction, and about 1,000 feet in
a northerly and southerly direction. The adjudged betterment per
foot was from ^ of a cent to 2^ cents per foot on the land fronting
the Park, thence gradually diminishing to I of a cent on the estates
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situated on the outside limits of the assessments. Eight hundred
and thirteen estates were assessed, amounting to $46,932.90.
Tlie assessment was 40 per cent of the adjudged benefit.
WATER WORKS.
Street lines and grades have occasionally been furnished to the
Superintendent of Water Works for the lading of pipes and setting
hydrants. The water pipes laid and gates and hydrants set for
the last few years have been marked on the large water-maps. A
new map, showing in detail the location of the mains and service
pipes is needed ; those now in use in many respects are not re-
liable.
PERAMBULATION OF CITY LINES.
The lines between Boston and Somerville were perambulated by
a committee from the Board of Aldermen, the acting Cit}^ Clerk
and the City Engineer, in connection with a similar delegation
from the city of Boston. The bounds were put in proper con-
dition and properly marked. That portion of the line southerly of
Washington Street should be carefully surveyed and proper ref-
erence marks established, as the line follows a succession of creeks
which will be entirel}" obliterated, if the low lands in this vicinity
are filled, as now proposed.
GENERAL SURVEY OF THE CITY.
A careful survey of the city is much needed, and with this in
view, in making the surveys during the last year, base lines have
been run and measured for the purpose of making an accurate map
of the city at some future time ; the large number of new streets
laid out, and the man}" changes made in the old streets, renders the
maps of the city now in use of little value.
STREET NUMBERING.
Twenty-two streets have been numbered, and owners of houses
notified ; plans have been made of each street, on which the num-
bers are properly recorded ; surveys have been completed for man}^
other streets, and the plans will be made up during the winter.
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ENGINEERING EXPENSES.
Salar}^ of C% Engineer, $2,100 00
Assistants, 1,549 55
Appropriation for team, 200 00
Drawing instruments, stationery, stakes, tools, postage, etc., 224 57
Total,
The expense for assistants was used as follows : —
Beacon and Elm Streets sewer, surve3^s and inspection.
Sewers, except the Beacon and Elm Streets sewer.
Highways,
Broadwa}^ Park, surveys and inspection,
Street numbering.
Central Hill Park,
Miscellaneous, •
Total,
By which it will be seen that the above includes several items
not heretofore charged to this department. In previous reports,
the inspection of the construction of the Beacon and Elm Streets
sewer and Broadway Park would have been charged to other appro-
priations.
This, my first annual report, is respectfully submitted.
GEORGE A. KIMBALL,
City Engineer.
$4,074
12
$523
78
94
66
113
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358
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38
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$1,549
55
APPENDIX.
RULES IN RELATION TO PRIVATE DRAINS.
^Adopted by the Mayor and Aldermen, May 22, 1876.]
Persons applying for license shall make an application to the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen in writing, stating their business and giving names of bondsmen.
None but faithful, skilful, and experienced men shall be intrusted with any part
of the work.
Drain-layers must make full written returns of the ordinary and special uses
for Avhich the drains are designed, whether of new ^'ork, or alterations, or addi-
tions, with a full description of all apparatus and arrangements and conditions of
the common sewer in every case. The return to be made to the City Engineer by
the drain-layer who obtained the permit, within forty-eight hours after attachment
with the sewer, or completion of alterations or additions.
Violations of rules and regulations, or the conditions under which the license is
taken, will subject the drain-layer to forfeiture of his license as well as to the pains
and penalties of his bond.
The Cit3^ Engineer shall be the judge as to whether these conditions have in any
case been fulfilled.
Application for permit to connect with any sewer which has been constructed,
or which is in process of construction, must be made in writing to the City Engi-
neer by the owners of the property to be drained, or their duly authorized agents,
and must be accompanied by a clear description of the premises to be drained, and
of drains required, and also certain agreements, all as provided in the printed form
issued by the City Engineer.
At least twenty-four hours' notice must be given at the office of the City Engi-
neer before any street or public way can be opened for the purpose of laying a
private drain.
No pipe can be extended from work previously done and accepted, or new con-
nection of any kind be made with such work, unless previous notice of at least
twenty-four hours be given to the City Engineer.
No work of laying drains can be commenced or continued unless the permit is
on the grounds in the hands of the drain-layer or some one employed by him, and
the same must be shown to a police officer or any other officer of the city, if they
shall so request.
In opening any street or public way, all materials for paving or ballasting must
be removed with the least possible injury or loss of the same, and, together with
the excavated materials from the trenches, must be placed where they will cause
the least practicable inconvenience to the public. As little as possible of the
trench must be dug until the junction piece or inlet is found
No pipes or materials to be used until inspected by the City Engineer or his
assistants or the Superintendent of Sewers.
The least indication, unless by special permit, that can be allowed for water-
closet, kitchen or other drains, not over five inches in diameter, liable to receive
solid substances, is one inch in five feet, and for cellar and other drains to receive
water only, one inch in ten feet. All drains to be laid with a uniform grade.
All pipes that receive surface drainage, or drain hotels, eating-houses, meat-
packing houses, slaughter-houses, lard or grease rendering establishments, and
other manufactories or privy vaults, must be supplied with an intervening catch-
basin or grease-trap, of such dimensions and pattern as the City Engineer shall
direct.
Back filling in trench is to be puddled, or, if water cannot be obtained, the
filling must be thoroughly and compactly rammed.
No exhaust from steam-engines shall be connected with a public or private
drain, nor any blow-off from steam-boilers shall be connected without a special
permit in writing.
In case a water or gas pipe, or a drain in actual use should come in the way, the
question of removing or disturbing, or passing over or under said obstruction shall
be decided by the City Engineer.
When any change is made in the direction of the pipe, either vertical or hori-
zontal, curves must be used.
All persons are required to place an effectual trap in the line of drain just before
it leaves the premises.
It is recommended, in order to secure good ventilation of the drains, that the
owner of the premises make an open connection with a down spout, or an open
connection with the highest part of the soil pipe, within the premises, through a
large pipe or flue to a point above the building.
ANNUAL KEPORT
OF THE
TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRAET
OF THE
CITY OF SOMERVILLE,
FOR THE
YEAR 1876.
CITY OP SOMERVILLE.
In Boaud of Aldermen, March 5, 1877.
Received, accepted, and referred to the roramittee on Printing, with
instructions to print tlie same in the annual report of the City, also have
three hundred copies printed separate, and sent down for concurrence.
CHARLES E. GILMAN, Clerk.
In Common Council, March 7, 1877.
Concurred in.
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk
THE FEEB PUBLIC LIBRARY.
FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT.
Gentlemen of the City Council : — We herewith submit to
3'ou our Fourth Annual Report as Trustees of the PubUc Library.
It has been our desire in the year that is past to administer the
important trust confided to us in the strictest conformity to the
prevaihng poHcy of municipal retrenchment. Influenced by this
purpose, we early agreed to withhold the usual petition for a special
appropriation. This action has of course precluded a large acces-
sion to the Librarj' ; still, we are permitted to report a steady
and substantial growth. We haYC been able, not only to meet an
active demand for the publications of the day, but also to add con-
siderably to the general resources of the Library.
On the part of the community, we have witnessed, we are pleased
to say, a marked development of interest as regards the Library,
and a much more active participation in its privileges. During the
year over 46,800 books have been given out, — an increase of nearly
8,000 volumes over the preceding year. As many as 1,190 have
been given out in one week, and 385 in a single day. When it is
remembered that we have only 5,752 volumes all told, it must be
evident enough that the Library meets an actual want in the com-
munity. Nearly 1,100 new names have been added to the list of
borrowers within the year. For the last quarter, over 100 names
have been added each month. Sometimes, as the Librarian reports,
as many as a dozen cards have been in waiting for the same book ;
and not infrequently postal cards are left that the borrower may be
promptly notified of the presence of a particular book.
Such facts as these give unmistakable indication that the Libraiy
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has already become the centre of no little intellectual activity and
wholesome impulse. Henceforth it must be recognized — so it
seems to us — as one of the most available and inexpensive of the
educational forces at your command. It is certainly entitled to
stand side by side with our common schools as bulwarks of sobriety
and order. We heartily congratulate you on the assured success of
the experiment you so wisely instituted in the interests of enlight-
enment and good citizenship.
The Reading-Table, established as an adjunct to the Library in
the hope that it would prove the nucleus of a well-furnished read-
ing-room, has been steadily patronized. It has been supplied
during the year with some twenty publications, — about the extent
of its capacity ; and it has proved so attractive and useful, not-
withstanding the inconveniences of the place, that we now feel a
lively regret that we are unable to afford better facilities in this
direction.
At the beginning of the 3^ear, Miss H. A. Adams was unanimously
re-elected Librarian. To her zeal and vigilant supervision we are
greatly indebted for the successful operation of the Library. With
the exception of two inexpensive books, no loss has been incurred
beyond the ordinary wear and tear. The Library has been open to
the public 306 days, — i. e., on all days excepting Sundays and
holidays.
The financial statement is as follows :
Credit balance from 1875, $1,230.93
Amount of dog- license money
from the county.
1,260.29
Received for Catalogues and fines,
216.46
$2,707.68
Expenses for 1876 :
For purchase of books,
$876.83
" salaries.
1,062.85
" incidentals.
316.70
2,256.38
Balance to new account.
$451.30
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In view of the stringenc}^ of the times, we contemplate this
showing with some degree of satisfaction ; but, we are willing to
confess, it is nojj altogether without misgiving. We fully recognize
the present need of wise economy in the expenditures of the cit^-
government. But, when we consider the intimate connection of
the Librar}' to the most vital interests of the cit}^ ; when we
remember that it must afford to a large majorit}^ of those who
leave our public schools whatever facilities of higher education they
are to enjoy ; when we reflect that to many it must be both school
and college ; that it must be, in many instances, the chief awakener
of intellectual life, and the almost exclusive dispenser of light and
refinement ; when, watching its silent workings, we behold its
streams of influence issuing forth upon the community, and return-
ing so certainly, though often through indirect and vicarious chan-
nels, in multiplied and substantial benefits to the tax-paj^er, — we
are profoundly impressed with the conviction that it is quite possible
to be too stringentl}' economical in the management of an institu-
tion like this ; that such economy might easily pro ve both short-
sighted and expensive ; that niggardliness here might turn out
to be prodigality itself.
We would therefore deprecate an over-thriftiness in the manage-
ment of the Librar}^ as especially unwise ; and we take this occasion
to earnestly bespeak for it — what you have never, it is believed,
been disposed to withhold — a liberal and far-sighted policy.
Respectfull}" submitted.
W. G. TOUSEY.
QUINCY A. yiNAL.
WILLIAM YEAZIE.
THOMAS J. BUEEUM.
EDWIK S. CONANT.
ROSWELL C. DOWNER.
ALBERT M. ROBINSON.
T. II. RAYMOND.
HENRY H. BARBER.
ANNUAL REPORT
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
OF THE
CITY OF SOMERVILLE,
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
In Board of Aldermen, Eeb. 26, 1877.
Keport accepted, referred to the Committee ou Printing with instructions
to print the same in the Annual Eeport of the City, and sent down for
concurrence.
CHARLES E. GILMAN, Clerk.
In Common Council, Feb. 28, 1877.
Concurred in.
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk.
EEPOKT
OF THE
BOARD OF OYBRSEERS OF THE POOR,
FOR THE
Year ending Dec. 31, 1876.
To His Honor the Ifafjor, and to the City Council :
Gentlemen, — During the past year there has been an increased
demand for aid from all classes of the poor.
The man who had never asked assistance before, and who,
could he have found employment, would a thousand times rather
have earned sujfficient for the support of himself and familj-, has
in some instances been compelled, as a last resort, to solicit aid
from the Overseers of the Poor.
The widow, who in prosperous times would contrive by hard
work and frugalit}^ to support herself and children during the
greater part of the year, has been necessitated, more than ever
before, to lean upon the charities of the city ; and many others,
who in prosperous times asked aid only in cases of sickness or
during the winter months, have been constant recipients of public
charity.
The number of insane persons haVing settlements in our cit}^,
and for whom the city is called upon to bear the expense of their
treatment and support at the State insane hospitals, has been
greater during the past than any preceding year. The cause of
this increase is obvious. The law regulating the matter of com-
pensation at the State hospitals gives the State authorities the
choice of collecting their bills, either of the place where the
patient has a settlement or of the patient's responsible relatives.
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During the past 3^ear the city has been required to pay bills, where
the relatives were quite able and apparently willing to bear the
expense.
By a law enacted during the past 3'ear, the city is required to
oear the expenses of\ such inmates of the State reform schools as
have settlements in our city. Thus an additional expense has been
placed upon us, as there are a number of bo3'S in the reform schools
whose legal settlement is in our cit3\
The number of poor who have been provided for at the Charles-
town Almshouse has not been greatly increased.
The number of the poor who have received temporary aid, and
who have settlements in our city or in other cities or towns in the
Commonwealth, has been considerably increased.
This has been mainl}" caused by the application of the settle-
ment law of 1874, which gives a settlement to any man who,
having no previous settlement, resides in a place five 3^ears and
pa^'s three taxes during that time, and to any woman who resides
in a place five 3'ears without having received aid from the Over-
seers of the Poor during that time.
The system of providing for the poor is the same, with a few
slight modifications, as it was when the population of our city was
not more than one-tenth part of what it is at the present time.
There are many changes which we have deemed necessary and
have suggested in previous reports and communications to the
City Council ; but as these changes have not been carried into
effect by the favorable action of that body we would again briefly
call your attention to them.
We would suggest that an almshouse be erected, either within
the limits of our cit}^ or elsewhere, for the accommodation of such
homeless poor as are now provided for at the Charlestown Alms-
house ; and there should be in connection with this building hos-
pital accommodations for the sick poor.
*We believe that the cit}^ should have control of, at least, one
burial-ground to be used for the accommodation of the poor, and
of others who are not otherwise provided for.
The law of the Commonwealth requires every cit}^ or town to be
provided with at least one burial-ground.
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Being confident that the expenses to the city would be consider-
ably diminished, and the wants of the poor equally well provided
f(;r, if the groceries and provisions given to the poor were pur-
chased and dispensed to the poor by an agent appointed by, and
under the control of the Overseers of the Poor, we would suggest
that arrangements be made to carry such a plan into effect.
We believe that measures should be adopted whereby the large
number of tramps that are fed and lodged at the expense of the
city should be compelled to give sufficient labor to reimburse the
cit}', partially at least, for expenses incurred on their account.
We have been unable thus far to carry into effect the law of the
State giving the Overseers of the Poor the power to require work
of this class of persons.
You will find appended tables of expenses and receipts, also
tables of the number in the different classes assisted by us during
the year, to which we would respectfully call your attention.
a:n'sel lewis,
thomas cunningham,
hokace chapin,
Overseers of the Poor.
EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1876.
House rents, $616 00
Groceries and provisions, 12,342 96
Fuel, 4,500 48
Boots and shoes, 1,076 86
Dry goods, 131 89
Clothing, 49 00
Furniture, 12 30
Aid to paupers having settlements elsewhere, 1,550 93
Board and nursing of paupers in private families, 573 86
Board and nursing of paupers in Massachusetts Gen-
eral Hospital, 65 00
Board and nursing of paupers in insane asylums, 803 88
Amount carried forward, $21,723 16
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Amount brought forward^ $21,723 16
Board and nursing of paupers in Charlestown Alms-
house, 866 39
Board and nursing of paupers in Reform School and
Houses of Correction,
Medical examination of insane.
Burial of paupers,
Food for tramps and lodgers.
Transportation of paupers to State Almshouse and
other places,
Books, stationery, postage stamps,
Salaries of overseers,
Miscellaneous,
62
67
15
00
675
75
260
75
108
38
88
95
1,100
00
56
00
$24,857 05
$120 85
425
89
3,420
39
RECEIPTS.
For support of paupers at Charlestown Almshouse,
From State treasurer.
From other cities and towns.
For cash paid for support of persons at lunatic hos-
pitals, 67 09
For cash paid for support of bo^^s at State Reform
School,
For cash received from lodge laborers,
Net expenses of the year,
Number of families assisted,
Number of above whose settlements were in other
cities or towns.
Number of families assisted by other cities and towns
whose settlements are in our cit}^.
Number of persons supported in Charlestown Alms-
house,
39 42
3,161 20
$7,234 84
$17,622 21
562
85
32
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Number in insane as3^1ums, 9
*' State Reform Schools, 3
" Work-house, 2
Number boarded in families, 6
" Massachusetts General Hospital, 1
Number of tramps accommodated at the police sta-
tion, 1,936
Number of persons sent to State Almshouse, 10
'' families sent out of State, 4
CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK.
STATISTICS OF BIRTHS, MAEEIAGES, AND DEATHS
IN 1876.
The statistics of births, marriages, and deaths in the city of
Someryille, for the year 1876, are as follows : —
MARRIAGES.
Number of intentions issued in 1876, 163
Less than last year, 2
Number of marriages registered, 145
NATIONALITY OF THOSE REGISTERED.
Born in the United States, 100
Both parties foreign, . 32
American groom and foreign bride, 4
Foreign groom and American bride, 7
Unknown, • 2
^_ 145
First marriage, , 248
Second marriage, 36
Third marriage, 2
Unknown, 4
290
Oldest person married, 64
Youngest person married, 17
192
BIRTHS.
Number of births in 1876,
Less than last 3'ear,
Number of males,
Number of females,
315
321
636
97
636
Born of American parents.
Born of foreign parents,
American male and foreign female,
Foreign male and American female.
Unknown,
248
240
31
60
57
636
There were seven pairs of twins.
DEATHS IN YEAR 1876.
Whole number of deaths registered in 1876,
Less than last year.
Ages
Under 10 years
»
229
Between 10
and 20,
20
u
20
30,
36
((
30
40,
41
a
40
50,;
23
u
50
60,
32
u
60
70,
24
t,;
70
80,
23
((
80
90,
11
((
90
100,
5
n 1876,
444
56
Males.
Females,
Total.
113
116
229
12
8
20
11
25
36
15
26
41
13
10
23
15
17
32
13
11
24
4
19
23
4
7
11
2
3
5
444
Oldest person deceased, 95 j^ears, 5 months, and 8 days.
193
NATIONALITY.
Born in Somerville, 190
Born in other places in United States, 162
Of foreign birth, 90
Unknown, 2
444
CHARLES E. GILMAN,
City Cleric.
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ORDINANCES ORDAINED IN 1876.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
In the Year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-six.
OKDIJS'ANCE KO. 28.
AN ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO SINKING FUNDS.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Somerville, as follows:
Section 1. There shall be a Board of Commissioners of the
vSinking Funds of the city, elected for the purposes, and in accord-
ance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 209 of the Acts of
1875.
Sect. 2. The City Council for the year 1876 shall, as soon as
n)a3' be convenient, elect by concurrent vote three persons to act
as a Board of Commissioners, one for three j^ears, one for two
3'ears, and one fur one year ; and thereafter the City Council shall
annually, as soon after their organization as may be convenient,
elect in the same manner one person who shall hold his office for
the term of three years next ensuing, or until another shall be
elected in his stead. Vacancies occurring in the Board shall be
filled b}' concurrent vote of the City Council at any time ; the
member or members so elected to hold office only for the unex-
pired term of the member or members who have ceased to hold
office, and in case of such vacancy or vacancies the remaining
member or members shall exercise the powers of the Board till
such vacancj' or vacancies shall be filled.
Sect. 3. The Commissioners shall choose a Treasurer and
Secretaiy, who ma}^ be the Cit}' Treasurer ; and if the City Treas-
urer shall be chosen, his bond shall apply to and include duties
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performed under this ordinance. If any other person shall be
•chosen as Treasurer, he shall give a bond, with sureties, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioners, for the proper discharge of the
duties of his office.
Sect. 4. The Commissioners shall receive all sums contributed
to a Sinking Fund and invest and reinvest the same and the
income thereof as it shall accrue, in the name of the Board, in
the particular scrip, notes, or bonds for the redemption of which
such Sinking Fund was established, or in other bonds of said city,
which are secured by Sinking Funds, or in the securities in which
by law the funds of savings banks may be invested, except per-
sonal securities, although guaranteed b}^ sureties ; but no portion
of the same shall be loaned to the city except in the manner pro-
vided in said Chapter 209 of the Acts of 1875 ; and the Commis-
sioners ma}' sell and reinvest such securities when required in their
judgment for the good management of the fund.
Sect. 5, All loans for constructing the Water Works of the
city shall be negotiated for a period not exceeding thirty j-ears.
All loans for constructing sewers of the city shall be negotiated
for a period not exceeding twenty years, and all other loans for a
period not exceeding ten years ; provided^ however^ that necessary
renewals for the payment of the debt of the cit}', existing June 13,
1875, shall be made payable, so much thereof as relates to the
water loan, on or before the first da}' of April, 1905, and all other
loans then existing on or before the first day of April, 1895. Bonds
issued for such loans shall bear upon the face the purpose for which
the}^ were issued, and shall be made pa3'able the first day of either
January, April, Jul}^, or October of the years in which they may
respectively mature.
Sect. 6. The Commissioners shall annuall}^ in the month of
January, submit to the City Council the amounts required to be
raised b}^ taxation for the several Sinking Funds, which amounts
shall be put into the annual order laying a specific tax for that
year.
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Sect. 7. When a debt to be paid from a Sinking Fund shall
become due, the Board shall furnish the City Treasurer, from the
funds in its care for such pa3'ment, the sum required, or so much
as maj' be to the credit of such debt, taking his receipt therefor.
Sect. 8. The Commissioners shall keep a record of their pro-
ceedings, and shall annually, in the month of January, make a
written report to the City Council of the amount and condition of
said funds and the income thereof for the then preceding financial
year.
Sect. 9. The Treasurer of said Board of Commissioners shall
keep such book or books as will exhibit the actual condition of
each particular fund, giving the amount contributed, with accumu-
lation thereto and the time at which the same will be required for
purposes of redemption.
Sect. 10. The necessary expenses of said Board of Commis-
sioners shall be paid by the city, and the Treasurer and Secretary
thereof shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the
City Council, but no Commissioner shall receive compensation for
his services.
Sect. 11. This ordinance shall take eff"ect upon its passage.
CITY OF • SOMERVILLE.
Be it ordained hy the City Council of the City of Somerville as follows:
OEDIKANCE NO. 29.
AN" ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OFFICE, AND PRESCRIBIN'G THE
DUTIES OF THE CITY AUDITOR.
Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Auditor to receive all
accounts and claims against the city, after the same shall have
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been certified as provided in City Ordinance No. 4, Section 2.
He shall carefully examine all such accounts and claims, and see
that they are all correctly cast, and having certified to the same
and entered them on his book kept for that purpose, fold properly,
indorse, and present them to the Committee on Accounts.
Sect. 2. He shall, whenever requested by the Committee on
Finance, examine and audit the accounts of the City Treasurer
and Collector of Taxes, and for that purpose shall have access to
all books and papers in his possession, or in the possession of any
other officer of the city, or of any committee of the Cit}^ Council,
or either branch thereof.
Sect. 3. Section third of the City Ordinance No. 4, entitled
*' An ordinance relating to the finances of the city," is hereby
repealed.
In Common Council, April 12, 1876.
Passed to be ordained.
STILLMAN H. LIBBY, President.
In Board of Mayor and Aldermex, April 17, 1876.
Passed to be ordamed.
AUSTIN BELKNAP, Mayor.
CUT GOVERNMENT FOR 1876.
MAYOR,
AUSTIN BELKNAP.
House, Central Street; Office, City Hall.
ALDERMEN.
WARD ONE.
Richard E. Kickerson
John F. Cole
WARD TWO.
* •
George A. Brtice
Patrick Kafferty
ward three.
Jacob T. Glines ....
Charles W. Sawyer .
WARD FOUR.
James B. David .
John Harrington
Pearl Street.
Perkins Street.
Highland Avenue.
Somerville Avenue.
Broadway.
Sycamore Street.
Belmont Street.
Chesnut Court.
COMMON COUNCIL,
Stillman H. Libby, President, .
WARD ONE.
Oliver J. Davis
George H. Crosby ....
J. Preston Lovering ....
Alonzo Bowers
WARD TWO.
QUINCY A. ViNAL
James Long .
George W. Trefren .
Rudolph Kramer
Elm Street.
Pearl Street.
Perkins Street.
Benedict Avenue.
Franklin Street.
Aldersey Street.
School Street.
Laurel Street.
Prescott Street.
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WARD THREE.
George C. Skilton .... Mills Street.
John K. Conant Marshall Street.
Amos M. Angier Marshall Street.
Walter S. Barnes .... Yernon Street.
WARD FOUR,
Stillman H. Libby .... Elm Street.
William A. Muzzey .... Newbury Street.
John C. Nichols Central Street.
Charles A. Mongan .... Belmont Street.
CITY CLERK.
Charles E. Gilman, Office, City Hall.
CITY TREASURER.
Aaron Sargent, Office, City Hall.
CITY MESSENGER.
Jairus Mann, Office, City Hall.
CITY ENGINEER.
George A. Kimball, Office, City Hall.
CITY SOLICITOR.
Samuel C. Darling.
CITY PHYSICIAN.
A H. Carvill, Office, Bow Street.
CLERK OF COMMON COUNCIL.
Solomon Davis, W^ebster Street.
CHIEF OF POLICE.
Melvill C. Parkhurst, Office, Police Station.
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS.
Eranklin Henderson, Central Street.
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CHIEF ENGINEER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
James K. Hopkins
"Wigglesworth Street.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SEWERS.
David A. Sanborn", Prospect Street.
WATER BOARD.
Christopher E. Rymes, Chairman,
Robert A. Yinal, Clerh
Cutler Downer ....
Thomas Cunningham .
Horace Haskins ....
Summer Street.
"Walnut Street.
Central Street.
Oak Street.
Franklin Street.
OVERSEERS OF POOR.
Austin Belknap, Mayor, Chairman, ex officio.
Central Street, Office, City Hall.
Horace CiiAPiN, Secreiar^/ . . . Office, Union Square.
Thomas Cunningham .... Oak Street.
Ansel Lewis Webster Street.
ASSESSORS.
Thomas Cunningham, Chairman
Oak Street,
Office
John C. Tenney
Frank G. Williams . . . .
Mystic Av.
Albion St.
[ City
Hall.
George I. Yincent, Clerk .
Cherry Street
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, 1876.
Hon. Austin Belknap, Mayor, ex officio.
Stillman H. liiBBY, President of Common Council, ex officio.
WAR ONE.
Henry M. Moore .... Myrtle Street.
Sanford Hanscom, M. D. . . . Perkins Street.
John H. Butler Benedict Street.
WARD TWO.
Daniel E. Chase
Charles S. Lincoln
Michael F. Farrell
Park Street.
Laurel Street.
Grand View Avenue.
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